Maritime Global Processing Centre closure for Easter

10 Mar 2021 / Australia

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) Maritime Global Processing Centre (MGPC) will be closed for the upcoming Easter 2021 from 4pm on Thursday 1 April until start of business on Tuesday 6 April.

It is the responsibility of crew members to ensure that they have a valid visa for entry into Australia otherwise penalties may apply, including the crew member being restricted on board the vessel and/or infringement notices being issued to the employer.

Those needing Maritime Crew (subclass 988) Visas (MCVs) granted for entry into Australia over the Easter period must lodge their applications at least 14 days prior to departure from a port overseas in order to avoid any issues with delays to processing. This means MCV applications should be lodged no later than Thursday 18 March 2021 for crew who are intending to arrive in Australia from an overseas port between 1 and 6 April 2021.

The Australian Border Force will remain operational on a continued 24/7 basis over the holiday period.

For further details, as well as information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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