Transit visa for Australia applied for but not granted yet
I am an Indian passport holder and have applied for Australian transit visa 10 days ago. It has not been granted yet. Processing time for Australian visas is 6-8 days.
I have to travel to Port Vila, Vanuatu, via Singapore and Brisbane, Australia. I have a 3.5-hour layover in Australia. I'm leaving the day after tomorrow. So, basically, I have one day left to get my visa.
What should be my course of action if I do not get my visa tomorrow? Can I show the proof of application for a transit visa from the Australian home affairs website? Will the authorities at the airport have a database of applications and their status?
The immigration website says that you may not need a transit visa if you are transiting through Australia for not more than 8 hours and not leaving the transit area. Does it apply for everyone?
I have to collect my baggage from one airline and check-in to another airline in Brisbane. Do I have to leave the transit area for that, if the 8-hour thing applies for me?
Best Answer
As per the Department's website, Indian citizens are not eligible for transit without visa arrangements, regardless of whether they remain or exit the airside transit area. This means you must have a visa to travel to Australia.
When checking into your flight to Australia at the first point of departure, the airline will check your Australian visa electronically using the Australian Government's Advance Passenger Processing (APP) system. If you do not have a valid Australian transit visa at that time, APP will indicate as such, and you will be denied boarding.
Showing your visa application paperwork will not make a difference, as an application for a visa is not a visa.
You should consider changing your travel plans if you cannot obtain a visa in time.
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How long does it take to get transit visa for Australia?
The transit visa can be applied for online from anywhere in the world. The application process takes minutes to complete. However, it can take weeks and (rarely) months for the request to be reviewed and approved. 75% of applications are processed within 13 days, 90% of them within 32 days.How long does it take for a transit visa to be approved?
In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful. Sometimes it can take up to 30 days if more time is needed, and up to 45 days, for example if extra documents are required.Can a transit visa be denied?
An Airport Transit Visa is valid for 24 hours, while a Seafarer's Transit Visa is valid for a maximum of 5 days. Rejected \u2013 if your visa has been rejected, it would have been for a specific reason and you have the right to appeal.Why is my Australian visa taking so long?
Australia had temporarily stopped granting tourist visas due to the Covid-19 outbreak. One of the consequences of this is that the official average delivery times have become considerably longer, because the immigration service now has to process all those old applications due to the new travel rules.Australian Immigration Latest News 2022 | Government Moves to Fix Student Visa Delays
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