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TRANSIT VISAS
Transit visas are for people who intend to pass through Australia for a period of up to 72 hours. Citizens of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Khazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan must obtain a transit visa to pass through Australia by air or sea on the way to another country, even if they will not leave the airport in Australia and regardless of the length of the stopover in Australia.
You should check with your travel agent or airline to determine whether your flight stops in Australia (even for re-fuelling), as Australian transit destinations do not always appear on airline tickets.
Extensions of stay will not be granted. People travelling to Australia for tourism or purposes unrelated to their onward travel must apply for another class of visa.
Document Checklist
See the Transit Visa Document Checklist for a summary of documents you must provide when applying for this visa.
How to apply
There is no Visa Application Charge payable for transit visas.
Processing Times
We aim to decide all transit visa applications on the same day the application is lodged. However, as processing times vary according to workload and available resources, applicants should apply at least 2 weeks in advance of travel.
Further Information
Detailed information about transit visas is available from the website of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
See: Transit Visas
July 2011