
Bridging Visas Australia
A Bridging Visa is a temporary visa that allows you to stay lawfully in Australia while your substantive visa application is being processed. In most cases, a Bridging Visa is automatically granted when you apply for a new visa.
Bridging Visa A
Stay Period | Temporary |
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Restrictions | A BVA does not permit re-entry into Australia if you leave the country. |
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Bridging Visa B
Stay Period | Temporary |
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Restrictions | You are only allowed to re-enter Australia within the specified travel period |
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Bridging Visa C
Stay Period | Temporary |
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Restrictions | Does not permit re-entry to Australia if you leave the country. |
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Bridging Visa D
Stay Period | Temporary |
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Restrictions | Does not permit work or re-entry to Australia if you leave the country. |
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Bridging Visa E
Stay Period | Temporary |
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Restrictions | Does not permit work or re-entry to Australia if you leave the country. |
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Frequently
Asked
Questions
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A substantive visa is any visa that is not:
A bridging visa,
A criminal justice visa, or
An enforcement visa.
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Being in Australia without a valid visa makes you an unlawful non-citizen, which can lead to:
Detention and removal from Australia,
Being barred from obtaining another visa for three years after departure, and
Owing a debt to the Australian Government for removal costs.
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Your working rights depend on your BVA conditions:
If your BVA permits work, you can work under the specified conditions.
If your BVA restricts work, you can apply for another BVA that allows work by demonstrating financial hardship.