Transit visa 771
Passing through Australia for up to 72 hours on the way to another country.
In force
Who it is for
People passing through Australia for up to 72 hours. Some travellers can transit without a visa; check the Home Affairs list.
Main requirements
- An onward ticket and a visa for your destination.
- Health, character and health insurance.
Where you apply from
Outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Check if you need it
Some travellers transit without a visa.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent usually not needed. - Apply
Apply before travel.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | Nil |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| Transit | 50% in 3 days, 90% in 13 days |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- No onward ticket or destination visa.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.