Australia MCV/TRANSIT Visa

Australia MCV/TRANSIT Visa

We offer Visa service of Maritime Crew Visa 988 (MCV)/Transit Visa processing services for Australia

Welcome to Your Smooth Transit Through Australia!

Maritime Crew Visa 988

The Maritime Crew Visa (Subclass 988) is a temporary visa that allows you to operate as the foreign crew on non-military ships on international voyages to enter Australia by sea. It is also for the partner or dependent child of a foreign crew member.

The Maritime Crew Visa (Subclass 988) allows you to arrive and depart Australia by sea as a crew member of a non-military ship, stay in Australia for as long as you are signed on as a crew member of a non-military ship, only perform work in Australia as a crew member that meets the normal operational requirements of your ship.

With this visa, you can…

  • arrive and depart Australia by sea as a crew member of an MCV eligible ship
  • stay in Australia for as long as you are signed on as a crew member of an MCV eligible ship
  • sign off your ship to join another MCV eligible ship, or to leave Australia
  • only perform work in Australia that meets the normal operational duties of a crew member of your ship
  • only arrive by sea – if you want to fly to Australia, you will need to hold another valid visa.

How long is the MCV visa valid for?

  • A Maritime Crew visa normally remains valid for 3 yearsfrom the date it is granted.
  • How long is the MCV processing time?
  • The processing time for the Maritime Crew Visa (988) by bluesky is typically 8 days. We will help you through the entire application process, so you can focus on your sailing career.
  • The Maritime Crew Visa (Subclass 988) is a temporary visa that allows you to operate as the foreign crew on non-military ships on international voyages to enter Australia by sea. It is also for the partner or dependent child of a foreign crew member.
  • COSTS & DETAILS OF THE MARITIME CREW VISA SUBCLASS 988
  • The Maritime Crew Visa (Subclass 988) currently costs $0 Free. Processing times usually take up to 8 days.

Transit Visa

This visa allows you up to 72 hours to transit Australia. If you also hold a Maritime Crew visa, you can use this visa to fly to Australia to join an eligible ship as a crew member (within 5 days of arriving)

How much is Australia transit visa?

How Much Does a Transit Visa for Australia Cost? There is no cost for a transit visa 771. You are not required to make a base application fee if you do need this visa.

With this visa, you can

  • transit through Australia for no longer than 72 hours
  • enter Australia by air before joining the crew of an eligible ship as a Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988) holder, within 5 days of your arrival.

Our Key Features:

  • Fast and Reliable MCV/Transit Visa Processing
  • Hassle-Free Journey Planning

Why Choose Us:

  • Expertise in Australian Transit Visas
  • Track Record of Successful Processing
  • Specialized in MCV/Transit Visa Processing

Our Visa Processing:

  • Simple Steps for Visa Application
  • Online Submission for Convenience
  • Regular Updates on Visa Processing Status
  • Ensure You Stay Informed Throughout
  • Time-Saving Compared to DIY Applications

Have questions? Reach out to our friendly Support team.