You should apply well in advance of your travel time.
It is important that you submit all supporting documents with your application at the time of lodgement to avoid any delays with the processing of your application. Please ensure that in all cases you provide high quality copies of the original documents. Please DO NOT send original documents unless you are requested to do so by your case officer.
Please submit a completed and signed application Form 876, and the following supporting documents;
- Preferably coloured copy of the passport (page containing personal data);
- One recent passport sized photograph; and
For travellers other than sea crew
- Itineraray in Australia;
- Confirmed onward booking, such as a ticket, to continue your journey from Australia to another country within 72 hours of arrival; and
- Correct documentation to enter the other country, such as a visa to enter the third country, if appropriate.
For sea crew:
- Documentary proof that you are employed on, or are to be employed on, the ship you are joining in Australia;
- Tickets or documents establishing arrangements for travel to a destination outside Australia;
- Acceptable travel documents such as a seafarer's identity document;
- A statement from the vessel's local shipping/handling agent, including:
- your name
- the name of the person you are replacing
- the name of the company employing you
- the name of the ship you will join
- the date you arrive in Australia
- the port and date you expect to join the ship
- if you are not the ship’s owner, a copy of the request for crew from the ship’s agent in Australia. The request should contain the details of all crew members applying for visas
Page Last Updated: 5 April 2017