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Visitor and Transit visa applications

for Maritime Crew Visa holders

Lodging a visa application

The following information is for general guidance only. If you need further help with a visa application we recommend that you use a registered migration agent. More information on using a migration agent can be found online at:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/who-can-help-with-your-application/using-a-migration-agent

There are three common visa options currently available to maritime crew wanting to participate in a crew change in Australia. Your individual circumstances will impact which visa is the best option for you.

the eVisitor (Subclass 651) visa using the Tourist Stream

(https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651)

the Visitor (Subclass 600) visa using the Tourist Stream

(https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600), and

the Transit (Subclass 771) visa

(https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/transit-771)

The best option for you will depend on how long you need to stay in Australia, and the country that issued you the passport that you are travelling on.

If you are flying in and you are certain that you will be able to join your vessel within five days of your arrival in Australia, a Transit (Subclass 771) visa may suit your needs.

If you need longer than five days in Australia (if you fly in) or 30 days (if you arrive by sea) and hold a Maritime Crew (Subclass 988) visa then you may want to apply for a Visitor visa to cover your stay.

You may apply for the Tourist Stream Visitor visa to meet quarantine or self-isolated requirements.

You can only apply for an eVisitor (Subclass 651) visa if you hold a passport from following countries:

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Monaco

The Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Republic of San Marino

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom – British Citizen

Vatican City

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/who-can-help-with-your-application/using-a-migration-agent

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/transit-771


Applicants for a Visitor (Subclass 600) visa do not need to hold a passport from the above countries.

Once you have selected which visa is the best option for your individual circumstances, you will need to lodge an application as early as possible. Below are examples of how you can lodge applications for a Transit or Visitor visa. The Department of Home Affairs uses “dynamic” forms that ask more or less questions depending on the answers that you have already provided. As a result, the below screenshots are indicative only and may change depending on your individual responses.

Lodging an eVisitor (Subclass 651) visa using the

Tourist Stream

1. After logging in your ImmiAccount, you should select the “My applications” tab and then click on the

“New applicant” button.

2. Then click on “Visitor” and then eVisitor (651).



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3. After reviewing the Terms and Conditions, click on the “I agree to the terms and conditions” button.

4. Read the Critical Information and Click on “Next”.




5. Enter all requested information exactly as shown on your passport and ensure that your email

address has been correctly entered.

Select “Tourist” as your purpose of stay in Australia and click “Next”.




6. Confirm that the details are correct. Click “Next” to confirm or “Previous” to correct.

7. Enter your residential address and click “Next”.




8. Answer all character questions accurately and honestly. Click “Next”.

9. Make your declarations about the application you are lodging. Click “Next”.




10. Review the information provided and if correct, click “Submit” otherwise return to the page to update the

necessary information.




11. Click on “Submit Now” and your application is submitted.

Additional information from your Shipping or Manning agent

You will need to provide evidence that you are employed on a specific vessel, and where and when that vessel will be in Australia. For this, you will need a statement from your Shipping or Manning Agent, or your employer that provides, as a minimum, the following information:

your name

the name of the person you are replacing where known

the name of the company employing you

the name of the ship you will join

the date you expecting to arrive in Australia

the port and date you expect to join the ship

the scheduled dates and ports that ship will be in Australia and when it will depart, and

if the person writing the statement is not the ship's owner, a copy of the request for crew from the

ship’s agent in Australia.

12. To do this, from your ImmiAccount. Select the eVisitor application, you just lodged and click on “Update

details”.




13. Click on “Attach Documents”.

14. Select “Other (Specify)” and enter a description of the document that you are attaching. Click on Browse

and upload from your device a copy of the additional supporting information from your shipping or

manning agent.




Lodging a Visitor (Subclass 600) visa using the

Tourist Stream



2. Then click on “Visitor” and then Visitor (600).




3. After reviewing the Terms and Conditions, click on the “I agree to the terms and conditions” check box

and click on the “Next” button.




4. Enter all requested information - the below example shows the information requested if you are out of

Australia.

Select “Tourist Stream” for the requested stream.

Select “Other” for reason for visiting Australia and provided details of when you need to be in Australia and why.

Click “Next”.




5. Enter all requested passport information exactly as shown on your passport.

Enter the information as requested, accurately and honestly. Click “Next”.





7. Enter the details of anyone travelling with you as part of a group, including children and other family

members. Enter the details and click “Next”.




8. Enter all requested information – confirming that the email address has been correctly entered – and

click “Next”.




9. Tell us where you want the outcome of your application sent. Enter the correct email address and click

“Next”.

10. Tell us if you have any members of your immediate family who are not travelling to Australia and who

are not Australian citizens or permanent residents. Click on “Next”.




11. Answer the requested information. Answer the question about the number of times you intend to enter

Australia by air on this Visitor visa application and not the number of times you intend to enter as a

maritime crew member.

Click “Next”.




12. Enter the details of your employer and click “Next”.

13. Provide advice on who will fund your stay in Australia. Click “Next”.




14. Answer the requested health information accurately and honestly. Click “Next”.




15. Answer the requested character information, accurately and honestly. Click “Next”.

16. Tell us if what visas you have held in the past and to which countries, including Australia. Click “Next”.




17. Make the requested declarations. Click “Next”.




18. Review all your answers and if correct, click “Next”. If changes are needed, edit those before continuing.





19. You will need to provide evidence that you are employed on a specific vessel, and where and when that

vessel will be in Australia. For this, you will need a statement from your Shipping or Manning Agent, or

your employer that provides, as a minimum, the following information:

your name







if the person writing the statement is not the ship's owner, a copy of the request for crew from

the ship’s agent in Australia.

Click on “evidence of current employment or self-employment”.

Select “Other (Specify)” and enter a description of the document that you are attaching. Click on Browse and upload from your device a copy of the additional supporting information from your shipping or manning agent.

Attached other documents as requested.

Click on “Next”.




20. Click on “Submit now” button to lodge your application.

21. Enter your payment details for the associated Visa Application Charge. Click on “Submit”.

22. You will be provided with a payment receipt.




Lodging an Transit (Subclass 771) visa



2. Then click on “Visitor” and then Transit (771).




3. After reviewing the Terms and Conditions, click on the “I agree to the terms and conditions” check box

and click on the “Next” button.

4. Enter the information requested as applicable to your application, and then click “Next”.




5. Enter all requested passport information exactly as shown on your passport.

Enter the information as requested, accurately and honestly. Click “Next”.





7. Click on “Confirm” to continue with the application.




8. Enter all requested information – confirming that the email address has been correctly entered – and

click “Next”.




9. Tell us where you want the outcome of your application sent. Enter the correct email address and click

“Next”.




10. Provide us with the details of your travel to the best of your knowledge.

Where you have not yet been able to book flights, enter “Other (specify)” in the Name of incoming airline field and enter “To be advised” in the Other incoming airline and Incoming flight number. Select the city you where intend to fly into Australia.

Enter the details of the shipping company, your role on the vessel, the name and ID of the vessel that you will be joining, when you will be signing on, and where and when that vessel will be leaving Australia.

Click on “Next”.




11. Answer the requested health information accurately and honestly. Click “Next”.




12. Answer the requested character information accurately and honestly. Click “Next”.




13. Tell us if what visas you have held in the past and to which countries, including Australia. Click “Next”.





16. Review all your answers and if correct, click “Next”. If changes are needed, edit those before continuing.


17. You will need to provide evidence that you are employed on a specific vessel, and where and when that

vessel will be in Australia. For this, you will need a statement from your Shipping or Manning Agent, or

your employer that provides, as a minimum, the following information:

your name







if the person writing the statement is not the ship's owner, a copy of the request for crew from the

ship’s agent in Australia.




Click on “evidence of current employment or self-employment”. Select “Other (Specify)” and enter a description of the document that you are attaching. Click on Browse and upload from your device a copy of the additional supporting information from your shipping or manning agent. Attached other documents as requested.

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