Australian Embassy

Germany

Embassy Address: Wallstraβe 76-79, 10179 Berlin // Telephone: +49 (0)30 88 00 88 0 // Fax: +49 (0)30 88 00 88 210

Visa Enquiries: Telephone: +49 (0)30 223 89 181, Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm // Fax: +49(0)30 22 48 92 92
Counter Hours Visa Section: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 11am

Transit in Australia

Do I need a Transit Visa?

Transit without visa Arrangements

Please refer to the following information about which nationalities may transit Australia without requiring a Tranist visa:

See: Transit without Visa Arrangements (DIAC website)

If your transit is longer than 8 hours or your citizenship is not covered by the above arrangement, you will need to apply for a Transit Visa.

Applying for a transit visa

Please refer to the following information before submitting your visa application:

Form	See: Download form 876 - DIAC Website (PDF)
Visa application charge and methods of payment	There is no Visa Application Charge applicable for a transit visa.
Additional documents	A copy of your airline ticket.
Passport copy	A good copy of the biodata page of your valid passport should be enclosed with the visa application.
Where to apply	See: Contact details - DIAC Berlin
Processing times Service Standards	We recommend that you do not make travel commitments until after a decision about your visa application has been made.
Enquiries	See: Contact details - DIAC Berlin
Further information	See: Transitting through Australia - DIAC website

Information for sea crew arriving by air to join a ship in Australia can be found on the link provided below.

See: Maritime Crew Visa Arrangements (DIAC website)

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