Transit Visas
15 October 2007 - Legislation change
Client summary
From 15 October 2007 the Migration Regulations 1994 ('the Regulations') are amended to attach Public Interest Criterion 4003 (PIC 4003) to Subclass 771 (Transit) visas.
PIC 4003 allows a visa to be refused where the Foreign Minister, or a person authorised by the Foreign Minister, has determined the applicant to be a person whose presence in Australia:
- is, or would be, contrary to Australia's foreign policy interests; or
- may be directly or indirectly associated with the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The amendment will allow a Transit visa to be refused if, for example, the applicant is subject to travel sanctions.
Affected legislation
The following provisions of the Regulations are amended:
Clause 771.222 of Schedule 2.
Additional information: None.
Transitional provisions: This amendment applies to applications for Transit visas made on or after 15 October 2007.
Forms: Form 876 - Application for Transit visa for Australia (subclass 771).
Instructions: PAM3 has been amended to reflect these changes.