Australia Visa Information- UAE - All About Visas

The Transit Visa (Subclass 771) is for persons, who are transiting Australia to another country or passing through Australia to join a ship as crew.

The transit visa allows you to exit the airport area. In general a transit visa is required even if a traveller remains on the same aircraft in the same airport. The visa is valid for up to 72 hours

Note - Certain citizens are eligible to transit without visa arrangements. For more information:
See: Transiting through Australia

VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

Step 1

Select a visa subclass which is appropriate for the purpose of your travel to Australia and download the relevant visa application form.

Please note: You can also obtain a visa application form at the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC).

Step 2

Your visa application may require supporting documentation For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa; see the checklists provided under “Visa Types”. Gather together required supporting documentation for your application.

To avoid delays all supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of application

Step 3

Make an appointment with the AVAC to lodge your application and submit your biometrics

Step 4

Lodge your visa application and submit your biometric data at an AVAC. The Australian Visa Office may contact you to request additional information.

Apply early and travel on time