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771 — Transit Visa (Subclass 771)
VisasAustralia771 — Transit Visa (Subclass 771)
AustraliaAustralia•Oceania
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771 — Transit Visa (Subclass 771)

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-19 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

3 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Apply Now Official Information
Australia flag

Living in Australia

Cost of Living
1% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryA$67,200
Quality of Life
190/200
Full Country Guide

Overview

A temporary visa for transiting through Australia for up to 72 hours.

The Transit Visa (Subclass 771) is a short-term Australian visa for travelers passing through Australia on their way to another country. It permits a maximum 72-hour stay, carries no application fee, and grants no work rights.

Applicants must hold a confirmed onward booking to a third country within 72 hours and valid entry documents for the final destination. Each traveler, including dependents, must apply separately via ImmiAccount. Processing takes 1–19 days for most applications.

This visa is ideal for international travelers who need to clear Australian immigration during a stopover but are not eligible for transit without a visa (TWOV).

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 days

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Outside Australia

Confirmed booking to a third country within 72 hours

Valid entry documents for final destination

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Flight itinerary

Visa for the next destination

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Free of charge
  • Fast processing

Worth Knowing

  • Strict 72-hour limit
  • No work rights
  • Staying longer than 72 hours
  • No confirmed onward travel

Application Process

1

Apply online via ImmiAccount

2

Provide travel evidence

3

Receive grant notification

Application Forms

Go to application portal
ImmiAccount
Online application portal for Australian visa applications
Fill online

Verified Claims (23)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Application StepsApply online via ImmiAccount; Provide travel evidence; Receive grant notificationimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Dependent VisaMust apply for their own visasimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fee Breakdown—immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
FeesFreeimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
FormsImmiAccountimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms · ImmiAccount · descriptionOnline application portal for Australian visa applicationsimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Job Offer Requiredfalseimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Application Portalhttps://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/loginimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au

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