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Norfolk Island visas

Norfolk Island transit visa

A Transit visa covers a stop of less than 72 hours. Some travellers can transit without a visa for up to 8 hours if they stay in the airport transit lounge.

Ways to get a Norfolk Island transit visa

  1. Transit visa (subclass 771)

    Other permit

    People transiting for less than 72 hours who do not qualify for transit without a visa, and people travelling to join a vessel as crew.

    Stay
    Less than 72 hours.

  2. Transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Holders of passports from all European Union and European Free Trade Association member countries and the other listed countries and territories, if all transit conditions are met.

    Stay
    Up to 8 hours from the scheduled arrival time.

  3. Transit without a visa for diplomatic passport holders

    Transit without a visa

    Diplomatic passport holders may qualify, except nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Comoros, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Morocco, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Yemen and Zimbabwe, and Arab Non-National Passport Holders.

    Stay
    Up to 8 hours from the scheduled arrival time.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for transit without a visa need a Transit visa for a transit stay of less than 72 hours. People travelling to join a vessel as crew can also use this visa.

Who doesn't

Eligible passport holders and some diplomatic passport holders can transit without a visa if they meet all the conditions.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
You must hold a valid Australian visa if you need to leave the transit lounge for any reason, including to collect and re-check luggage.
Longest transit
72 hours
Transit without a visa
Depart by air within 8 hours of your scheduled arrival. Hold a confirmed onward booking and the documents needed to enter your destination. Stay in the airport transit lounge. Airport-specific restrictions also apply.

What to bring

  • Eligible passport for transit without a visa.
  • Confirmed onward booking for transit without a visa.
  • Documents needed to enter the onward destination for transit without a visa.

Good to know

  • For transit without a visa, remain in the airport transit lounge.
  • A Transit visa is required at Gold Coast airport.
  • A Transit visa is required for an overnight stay at Cairns or Sydney airport.
  • At Adelaide, transit without a visa normally requires departure on the same aircraft, unless the airline gives advance notice.
  • These transit rules also matter if your journey to Norfolk Island connects through mainland Australia.
  • The 72-hour figure is an upper boundary: the Transit visa is described as covering less than 72 hours.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Norfolk Island?

Travellers who do not qualify for transit without a visa need a Transit visa for a transit stay of less than 72 hours. People travelling to join a vessel as crew can also use this visa. Eligible passport holders and some diplomatic passport holders can transit without a visa if they meet all the conditions.

What are the ways to get a transit visa for Norfolk Island?

There are 3 options: Transit visa (subclass 771) (a special permit); Transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Transit without a visa for diplomatic passport holders (transit without a visa).

How long can I stay on a Norfolk Island transit visa?

Less than 72 hours with a Transit visa; up to 8 hours without a visa if eligible.

What documents do I need for a Norfolk Island transit visa?

Eligible passport for transit without a visa.; Confirmed onward booking for transit without a visa.; Documents needed to enter the onward destination for transit without a visa..

How long can I stay in transit in Norfolk Island?

Up to 72 hours, if you meet the conditions. Depart by air within 8 hours of your scheduled arrival. Hold a confirmed onward booking and the documents needed to enter your destination. Stay in the airport transit lounge. Airport-specific restrictions also apply.

Can I stay inside the airport in Norfolk Island without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: You must hold a valid Australian visa if you need to leave the transit lounge for any reason, including to collect and re-check luggage.

What rules do I have to follow on a Norfolk Island transit visa?

For transit without a visa, remain in the airport transit lounge. A Transit visa is required at Gold Coast airport. A Transit visa is required for an overnight stay at Cairns or Sydney airport. At Adelaide, transit without a visa normally requires departure on the same aircraft, unless the airline gives advance notice.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Norfolk Island?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Norfolk Island visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Norfolk Island be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Norfolk Island transit visa rules?

On Norfolk Island's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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