Transit through Australia (for no more than 72hours)
Enter Australia before joining the crew of a non-military maritime ship (with a valid Maritime Crew Visa Subclass 988)
771 Visa Eligibility Criteria
Have an eligible, current passport
Be outside Australia when you apply and have plans to depart Australia for another country within 72hours of entering Australia
Meet health and character requirements
Have paid back any outstanding debt to the Australian government
If you are under 18, The Department of Home Affairs reserves the right to refuse this visa if they do not believe it is in your best interest
Maritime Crew
If you are entering Australia by air on the Transit (Subclass 771) Visa, holding a valid Maritime Crew (Subclass 988) Visa you have 5 days to sign on to your ship. You will need to re-apply for a transit visa each time you enter Australia by air to join a ship.
Note: Your Maritime Crew (Subclass 988) Visa will be cancelled if you do not sign on to a ship within 5 days of entering Australia by air.
771 Visa Cost
There is no cost associated with the visa application.
Additional costs: You might have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
771 Visa Stay
This is a temporary visa; the stay on the Transit (Subclass 771) Visa is capped at 72 hours.
771 Visa Processing Time
As of January 2022, the published processing times are:
75% of applications: 7 days
90% of applications: 19 days
771 Visa Obligations
You must obey Australian laws and meet all visa conditions
You must not stay longer then 72 hours or sign on to a ship within 5 days if you are entering by air holding a Maritime Crew (Subclass 988) Visa
Inform the department if anything changes. This includes changes to your relationship status, the birth of a child (or stepchild) and any changes to personal details such as phone number, address or passport.
Once this visa expires you cannot extend it, you must leave Australia and re-apply for a new visa