Parking permits

How do I buy a permit?

Staff and Students should apply for parking permits through Griffith University ePermits portal in 2025.

Permits for each campus and parking location will be available for purchase on the dates listed below.

Please use the User Guide for detailed instructions on how to setup your Griffith University ePermits account.

1. Visit Griffith University ePermits (login required)
2. Enter your Griffith Single Sign-On credentials and proceed through the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) steps as prompted.
3. If you have already linked your PayStay account you should automatically log into the Self Service Portal and can purchase your permit.
4. If you haven't previously linked your PayStay account you will need to Sign Up and/or Link your PayStay account.
5. Use the Sign Up option if you don't have an existing PayStay account.
6. Use the Link option if you already have an existing PayStay account.
7. Once completed the Sign Up or Link process you will be able to access Griffith University ePermits.
8. Select the Annual or Trimester permit under My Applications.
9. Choose the permit and payment option from the drop down box.
10. Check your details and add your vehicle registration.
11. Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and click Submit.
12. Follow the credit card payment process if paying by credit card.
13. Once confirmation email has been received your permit will become active from it's valid start date.

How to update payment details in ePermits

Griffith University ePermits FAQ

Important

• You are required to pay casually when parking on campus prior to receiving your permit activation e-mail
• There is a 1 permit per person limit
• Permits are able to be purchased for your primary campus only. The Parking team are unable to amend your primary campus record. For staff, please contact Payroll. For students, please contact student services
• Purchase of a permit does not guarantee a parking bay will always be available
• When updating your permit registration details, please allow a minimum of 12 hours for changes to reflect within the system to avoid infringement

Apply and Manage your Parking Permit 2025

Special permits

Special permits are issued on a temporary basis for those who do not hold a Disability permit and require a car park closer to campus buildings.

This permit is valid in Special permit zones and can be applied for under the following circumstances:

Note: The temporary mobility permit application form is through the Griffith University ePermits Portal, and can be accessed via the link below. If you do not hold a valid permit you will need to purchase the permit, the cost will be displayed in your application.  If you have a valid permit that will remain valid for the duration of the temporary mobility permit application then the cost of the permit will be waived.

If you require additional injury management support or accommodations, please contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team via  workrehab@griffith.edu.au

Apply for a temporary special permit

Resident permits

Brisbane South (Nathan) campus college residents are able to purchase a Residential permit directly through the online portal. These permits provide access to General permit, N38 Roof for 2025 only and Residential zones on campus. Purchase of a permit does not guarantee a parking bay will always be available

If your primary campus is not listed as Nathan and you are living on campus, you are still eligible for this permit.

As residents are entitled to a parking permit, these are not subject to availability and can be applied for at any time throughout a Trimester, as required.

Griffith Parking does not provide Residential Permits for Gold Coast Residential Students. Please visit Service@Griffith.