Checklist 771 Transit Visa - China - final 10092012 - Australian ...

TRANSIT VISA(SUBCLASS 771)APPLICATION CHECKLISTCHINACitizens of the People's Republic of China are not able to transit Australia without a visa. Citizens of other countriesshould check http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/transit/no-visa.htm to see if they are eligible to transit without a visa.A Transit Visa is for travellers who intend to remain in Australia no longer than 72 hours and can demonstrate that theprincipal purpose of entering Australia is either to (i) pass through Australia in transit to another country, or (ii) passthrough Australia to join a vessel as a crew member.If a traveller intends a longer stay in Australia on the way to another country, they should apply for the appropriate visa,such as a Tourist Visa.How to use this checklist1. Before you sign your visa application form, use this checklist to ensure that you have included all necessarydocumentation to support your claims.2. When you are satisfied that you have correctly completed your visa application form and all of the necessarydocumentation is included, you should sign and date your visa application form.3. Include this completed checklist, when you lodge your visa application form and all necessary documentation.Other important informationPlease be aware that the decision on your visa application may be decided on the information and documentation thatyou include at the time of lodgement. Additional documentation may be requested during the processing of your visaapplication.Please ensure that you:• Don’t send any original documents, except for your passport; and• Attach English translations of any documents in Chinese. If you provide notarised documents, official translations willbe required.FORM AND FEEApplication form 876http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/876.pdf completed in EnglishTick thedocumentsyou areincludingOfficial useonlyNo visa application charge for Transit Visas PERSONAL DOCUMENTSYour current passport , any recent passports and seafarer’s passport (if applicable) 1 passport sized photo attached to the front of your application form Your postal address recorded in Chinese and telephone numbers TRAVELLING DOCUMENTSEvidence of travel arrangements, such as a confirmed flight booking Evidence of permission to enter the country of final destination, such as a visa Page 1 of 2TRANSIT VISA - (SUBCLASS 771)

I acknowledge that: I have provided all supporting documentation as requested on this checklist.or I have not provided information requested on this checklist that is relevant to my visa application and I amaware that a decision may be made based on the information I have provided.I also acknowledge that I am responsible for any related mail and courier charges, including cost for providingany additional information that may be requested by the department.Note: This must be signed by parent(s) or guardian if applicant is under 18.Applicant name:Signature:Date:…………………………..……………………..…………………………..…………..……./……./…….Official Use OnlyProcessing officer name:Page 2 of 2TRANSIT VISA - (SUBCLASS 771)