Bridging Visa

What is the purpose behind applying for this visa?

• If you are waiting for the approval of your substantive visa and your prior visa has expired,
• If your decision on getting the new visa is pending in court,
• If you're waiting on an Administrative Appeals Tribunal ruling about the denial or cancellation of your visa,
• If you are going to depart from Australia legally,
• In case you've asked for a ministerial intervention.

Types of Bridging Visas

• Bridging Visa A (BVA):
  
  This type of visa (Subclass 010) is the most common visa that allows you to stay in Australia when your substantive visa has expired. So when you have applied for the renewal of your substantive visa, you apply for this visa, too, which lets you stay in Australia temporarily. 
  
  You can submit the application form for this visa on paper or online, knowing it is free, just like you apply for your substantive visa. A BVA is granted without working rights, yet you can apply for a new BVA if you want certain working rights.
  
   
• Bridging Visa B (BVB):
  
  The (Subclass 020) is a Bridging visa that lets you depart and return to Australia within three months while waiting for your substantive visa to get renewed. To get BVB, you must demonstrate strong reasons to travel from Australia. If you wish to travel and have a BVA, you will be quickly given BVB.
  
  If you ever need to travel outside Australia again, apply for a new BVB once the current one expires. In exceptional circumstances, a BVB may be given for extended periods; they are typically granted a three-month travel facility. 
  
   
• Bridging Visa C (BVC)
  
  This (Subclass 030) visa is granted to non-Australians who have stayed in Australia for an extended period but now want to make their stay lawful. So, while waiting for their substantive visa application to be reviewed, this visa will allow them to stay in the country temporarily until a decision is made on their application.
  
  Unlike BVB, you cannot travel in and out of Australia. You also do not get working rights with BVC. However, you can apply for a new BVC on “financial hardship” terms if you want to get certain work rights.
   
• Bridging Visa D (BVD)
  
  The (Subclass 041) is a type of Bridging Visa that allows you to temporarily extend your stay in Australia if your substantive visa has expired. This visa is limited for a very short period, say five days, for you to make the arrangements to either depart from Australia legally or apply for a valid visa. 
  
  A BVD does not give you any work rights, and you cannot apply for one. To apply for a BVD, contact our experts today, and we will assist you with the entire process.
   
• Bridging Visa E (BVE)
  
  This (Subclass 050) visa is granted to a non-citizen who came to the country unlawfully. It enables you to regain your legal status and stay in Australia while you prepare to depart, while you wait for a decision regarding a pending visa application, an application for a review, or in situations where you have requested ministerial intervention. 

What are the Eligibility Criteria to get a Bridging Visa?

• Age requirement
• Location requirement
• Health and character conditions
• Applied for a substantive visa or judicial review

How to apply for a Bridging visa in Australia?

• First, you must gather all the required documents to attach to your application form.
• Then, submit your substantive visa application form, because a bridging visa is automatically granted with your substantive visa application.
• Determine the bridging visa types and choose the one that will suit your needs.
• Your application will be handled upon submission. Please check the Department of Home Affairs website for the most recent estimates of processing times, as these can vary.
• Your bridging visa will be issued to you upon approval, enabling you to lawfully remain in Australia while you wait for the outcome of your substantive visa application.

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