Canberra International Airport Transit Visa Information

AustraliaAirport.com  »  Major Airports in Australia  »  Canberra Airport  »  Transit Visa Information

Australian government regulations require airlines to disembark all passengers and their cabin luggage at the first port of call into Australia.

Canberra Airport's international terminal is located within the same building as the domestic terminal. If you are transiting Canberra Airport from overseas you will be required to undergo the regular passenger screening process, including potential random selection for body scanning, prior to entering the transit lounge.

Canberra Airport do not operate on a 24 hour basis and overnight stays are not permitted. There are no airport transit lounge facilities to facilitate transit of ‘transit without a visa’ TWOV eligible passengers. All passengers transiting through these airports will require an Australian visa such as a Transit visa.

Circumstances at airports change from time to time and the above information is only intended as a guide. Airport specific websites may provide more up to date and further information that may also assist, such as airport operating hours and accommodation options.

undo...back