Subclass 771 — Transit

771.1—Interpretation

Note: non-military ship and member of the crew are defined in regulation 1.03. No interpretation provisions specific to this Part.

771.2—Primary criteria

Note: All applicants must satisfy the primary criteria.

771.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application

771.211

The applicant intends to remain in Australia no longer than 72 hours.

771.212

The applicant establishes that the applicant’s principal purpose in entering Australia is:

(a) to pass through Australia in transit to another country; or

(b) to pass through Australia for the purpose of signing on to a non-military ship (other than a ship that is being imported into Australia) as a member of the crew.

771.213

The applicant produces tickets or documentation, or both, establishing that the applicant has concluded arrangements for travel to a destination outside Australia.

771.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision

771.221

The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clauses 771.211 to 771.213.

771.222

The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4013, 4014, 4020 and 4021.

771.223

If the applicant has previously been in Australia, the applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001 and 5002.

771.3—Secondary criteria: Nil.

Note: All applicants must meet the primary criteria.

771.4—Circumstances applicable to grant

771.411

The applicant must be outside Australia when the visa is granted.

771.5—When visa is in effect

771.511

Temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia on 1 or more occasions and to remain in Australia no longer than 72 hours on each occasion.

771.6—Conditions

771.611

The holder must enter on or before the date specified by the Minister for the purpose.

771.612

Conditions 8101 and 8201.

771.613

Any 1 or more of conditions 8501, 8514 and 8516 may be imposed.