The application process for an Australia Transit Visa (Subclass 771) from India involves a few steps, including creating an ImmiAccount, filling out the visa application form, submitting necessary documents, and awaiting visa approval. The Australia Transit Visa is free of cost and is generally processed within 5-10 business days.
Australia Transit Visa Application Process
The application for an Australia Transit Visa is detailed below:
Step 1: Create an ImmiAccount
An ImmiAccount is the first step in applying for any Australian visa. You can create your ImmiAccount from the Department of Home Affairs website. If you already have an ImmiAccount, you can use the existing one to apply for a new visa.
Step 2: Gather all the documents required as per the checklist
The following are the documents needed to apply for Australia Transit Visa:
- Passport and recent photographs
- Connecting flight details
- Visa for the destination country
- Health and character-related documents
- Flight itinerary
- Proof of identity
- Proof of nationality and civil status
Step 3: Fill out the application form
You can complete the visa application by logging in to your ImmiAccount and providing accurate and up-to-date information about the applicants. If your family members accompany you, you can also include them in your application.
Step 4: Wait for the visa to be approved
The processing time for an Australia Transit visa is around 5-10 working days, after which the immigration authorities will notify you about their decision. They might also ask you to submit additional or missing documents to process your visa application.
Step 5: Fly to Australia
Upon receiving approval for your Australian Transit Visa, you can start making arrangements to travel to Australia and finally to your destination country. You must be transiting through Australia and have a confirmed onward flight within 72 hours of arrival at the Australian airport. While waiting for your connecting flight, you will also be required to stay within the airport transit zone.
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