Australia Transit Visa is required for citizens of certain countries that are not listed under the "Transit without a Visa" (TWOV) list. The TWOV list for Australia includes EU countries like Germany, Luxembourg, the UK, and the USA. As an Indian citizen, you must obtain a Subclass 771 (Transit Visa) to transit through Australia. Indians have to apply for an Australia Transit Visa even if the layover is less than 8 hours and they are not willing to leave the airport while waiting for the connecting flight.
Australia Transit Visa for Indians
The Australia Transit Visa allows you to enter and transit through Australia in case of a flight stopover at any Australian airport. Travelers having a cruise layover can apply for this visa along with a Maritime Transit Visa to pass through Australia to their destination country. The major features of the Australia Transit Visa are listed below:
- Can enter at any Australian airport
- Stay for up to 72 hours in Australia
- Cannot leave the airport transit zone
- Must have a connecting flight within 72 hours of arrival
- Must have valid travel documents to be shown at the immigration desk
- Cannot be extended beyond the maximum duration allowed
- No application fee required
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Can I apply for an Australia Transit Visa on arrival?
Australia Transit Visa Application Process for Indians
You can follow the steps listed below to apply for an Australia Transit Visa from India:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Create your ImmiAccount or log in to the existing one
Step 3: Fill in your details in the visa application form
Step 4: Upload the documents required
Step 5: Submit the application and wait for a decision
Australia Transit Visa applications are usually processed within 5-10 working days and have a high approval rate of around 90%. However, candidates are advised to apply at least 30 days before the intended travel date to avoid any unnecessary delays.
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