Applying for this Visa
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Complete applications
When you lodge your application, it is important that you include all the required documents with your application. Lodging a complete application assists case officers to quickly process your application.
If you cannot provide all the supporting documentation when you lodge your visa application, tell the department which documents are missing and when you expect to be able to provide them. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
Passport details
Your visa is linked to the passport number you used in your application and you must use the same passport to travel to Australia.
If you do obtain a new passport, you must advise the department of the new passport details before you travel to Australia. Otherwise, you will experience significant delays at the airport and could be denied permission to board your plane.
Application charge
There is no application charge for this visa.
Application form
You must complete the application form and attach all necessary documents.
See: Form 876 Application for transit visa for Australia (class 771) (241KB PDF file)
Information to help prepare your application
Certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from teh department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application
How to lodge
You must apply for this visa outside Australia. You must also be outside AUstralia when the visa is granted.
You can lodge your application by mail or in person at a departmental office outside Australia.
See: Immigration Offices outside Australia
More information
Before you ask for additional help about this visa, you should read all the available web content.
If you still require assistance, contact your nearest departmental office outside Australia.
See: Immigration Offices outside Australia
If you are in Australia and want to make further enquiries:
Telephone: 131 881