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Visas and migration
[ Transit Visas ]
Who needs to apply?
Transit visas are for people who wish to transit Australia for periods of up to 72 hours. If you are transiting Australia for less than 8 hours, remaining in the transit lounge at an airport, and you are travelling on a passport which has access to the direct transit arrangements (including holders of HKSAR passports and BNO passports) you do not require a visa to transit Australia, UNLESS you are transiting to an airline which does not have airside facilities (eg. Pacific Blue), in which case you WILL require a transit visa. Note, currently, HK Document of Identity (HK D of I) and Macau Travel Permit holders DO require transit visas irrespective of the duration of the transit.
HKSAR and BN(O) passport holders may, as an alternative, obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) instead of a transit visa.
For further information on Transit Visa, see: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/transit/771/
How to apply?
Application may be lodged personally, by your representative or sent to the Visa Office by mail. You will need to bring your ticket or travel itinerary.
Processing Time
Two Working days.
Application Form
Form 876, see: Application for transit visa for Australia (Form 876) (pdf)
Application Charges
There is no fee for this visa application.