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TRANSIT VISAS

This information is provided to assist applicants in completing the visa application process in Vietnam. Applicants must also read the information regarding visiting Australia on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) main website.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/index.htm

This information is intended for applicants wishing to transit Australia i.e. remaining in Australia for no longer than 72 hours before continuing their journey to another country. This includes people who do not leave the airport.

This information must be read in conjunction with the Vietnam General Information sheet which provides details on lodging a visa application in Vietnam.
See: http://www.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/VietGenInfo.html

PROCESSING TIME: Please refer to the Vietnam General Information sheet for information regarding standard processing time.
See: http://www.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/VietGenInfo.html

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following is a list of documents that should be submitted in support of a Transit visa application. This list specifies the minimum documentation only and is not exhaustive. It is open to applicants to submit any documentation they wish which they believe will assist in the assessment of their application.

Check Box	Documentation
	Form 876 - Application for transit visa for Australia (class 771) See: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm
	One passport size photograph (4cm x 6cm)  Photograph must not be more than 6 months old
	Details of Relatives Form See: http://www.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/files/hnoi/relativesform.pdf
	Signed Passport. Expired and unsigned passports are not acceptable.
	Original ongoing travel documents
	Copy of travel itinerary showing confirmed onward booking to continue your journey from Australia to a third country within 72 hours of arrival
	Correct documentation (eg. visa) for entry to that third country
	If a member of a ship's crew, current contract of employment and confirmation from ship's master

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Applicants should refer to Visiting Australia on the DIAC main website for further information about applying for a Transit visa.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/index.htm

Last updated 16 October 2009