The Australian Transit Visa (Subclass 771) can be obtained for free, as there is no application fee. Indian citizens must apply for an Australian Transit Visa to transit through Australia to their destination country. You can stay at the airport for a maximum of 72 hours while waiting for your next connecting flight. However, you cannot leave the Airport Transit Zone on a Subclass 771 visa. The visa does not allow multiple entries and is valid for 72 hours.
Australia Transit Visa Eligibility Requirements
To apply for an Australia Transit Visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a connecting flight from an Australian airport
- Have confirmed tickets for the connecting flight
- The layover at the Australian airport is less than 72 hours
- Are medically it for travel and transit
- Planning to stay at the airport transit zone while waiting for the next flight
- Have a valid and original passport
- Have no intention to stay beyond the maximum duration allowed on the visa
- Have a valid visa for the destination country
- Have sufficient funds along with proof to sustain your stay at the airport
Australia Visa Costs
Australia also offers short-term tourist visas. If your layover in Australia is more than 72 hours or you plan to leave the airport transit zone, apply for an Australia Visit Visa (Subclass 600). The table below lists the details of the cost of short-stay transit and tourist visas in Australia:

|
Type of visa |
Visa Fee (In AUD) |
|
Australia Transit Visa (Subclass 771) |
No Application Fee |
|
Australia Visit Visa (Subclass 600) |
$190 |
|
Electronic Travel Authority (eTA) |
$20 |
|
eVisitor (Subclass 651) |
No Application Fee |
|
Family-Sponsored Visit Visa (Subclass 870) |
$5895 |
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What is the difference between an Australia Transit Visa and an eTA?
How do you apply for an Australian tourist or transit visa?
The application process for Australian tourist or transit visas involves the following steps:
Step 1: Choose the type of visa as per your requirement
Step 2: Gather and arrange all the documents required
Step 3: Fill out the visa application form
Step 4: Complete the fee payment (if applicable)
Step 5: Schedule an appointment with the embassy
Step 6: Attend the visa interview (if required)
Step 7: Fly to Australia upon visa approval
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