{"id":16471,"date":"2025-12-15T02:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T02:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hect.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=visa&p=16471"},"modified":"2025-12-15T03:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T03:20:10","slug":"bridging-visa","status":"publish","type":"visa","link":"https:\/\/outweb.com.au\/hect12june\/visa\/bridging-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridging Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Bridging Visa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A Bridging Visa is a temporary visa that allows you to remain lawfully in Australia while your current visa has expired and your new visa application is being processed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bridging Visa Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Australia\u2019s visa system, besides substantive visas, there is a separate group called Bridging Visas. A Bridging Visa is a temporary visa that allows a person to remain lawfully in Australia after their current visa expires and while they are waiting for a decision on their next substantive visa.<\/p>

There are five main types of Bridging Visas: A, B, C, D and E. Each type serves a different purpose. Depending on your situation, a Bridging Visa may be granted automatically, or you may need to apply for one to avoid becoming unlawful while staying in Australia.<\/p>

This article explains the Bridging Visa system in detail and how each type works.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eligibility for Australian Bridging Visas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    The applicant must be physically in Australia at the time they lodge their next substantive visa application.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    The previous substantive visa has expired, and a decision on the new substantive visa has not yet been made.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    The visa has expired, been refused, or cancelled, and the applicant is required to depart Australia.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Applicants who have lodged an onshore review or appeal in Australia after a visa refusal (ART \/ AAT \/ FCFCA).<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Duration of a Bridging Visa<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      A Bridging Visa only comes into effect after the previous visa has expired.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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      The validity of a Bridging Visa depends on the visa type and the case officer\u2019s assessment of the applicant\u2019s circumstances. It may have a specific expiry date, or it may remain valid until a decision is made on the new visa application or review.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Bridging Visa A\n
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      Visa Activation Conditions and Restrictions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • The applicant must have lodged the next substantive visa application before the previous substantive visa expired.<\/p><\/li>

      • A Bridging Visa A (BVA) usually comes into effect automatically after the previous substantive visa expires, although in some situations an application is required.<\/p><\/li>

      • A BVA generally does not have a fixed expiry date and remains in effect until a decision is made on the new substantive visa application (whether granted or refused).<\/p><\/li>

      • Visa conditions are usually the same as those attached to the previous substantive visa.<\/p><\/li>

      • Work rights are generally the same as the previous visa. If additional work rights are required, a separate application may be made. Special scenarios include:<\/p>

        • Onshore partner visa (820\/801) or parent visa (804\/884\/864) lodged before the previous visa expires: the BVA is granted with no conditions.<\/p><\/li>

        • Subclass 600 Visitor visa to Subclass 500 Student visa: the BVA has no work rights.<\/p><\/li>

        • Subclass 600 Visitor visa to Subclass 485 Graduate visa or Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa: the BVA allows full work rights.<\/p><\/li>

        • Subclass 500 Student visa to Subclass 485 Graduate visa: the BVA requires the holder to maintain valid health insurance.<\/p><\/li>

        • Subclass 485 Graduate visa to Subclass 500 Student visa: the BVA is granted with no visa conditions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

        • A BVA does not allow travel outside Australia. If you need to travel, you must apply for a Bridging Visa B (BVB). If you depart Australia while holding a BVA, it will cease immediately and you will not be able to re-enter Australia.<\/p><\/li>

        • If the new substantive visa is granted, it will automatically replace the BVA.<\/p><\/li>

        • If the new visa is refused, the BVA remains valid for 35 days from the date of refusal. During this period, you may depart Australia or lodge a review application with the AAT, in which case the BVA will remain in effect until the review outcome is finalised.<\/p><\/li>

        • If the AAT review is unsuccessful, the BVA remains valid for a further 35 days from the date of the decision. The applicant may lodge an appeal with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) within 28 days. If the court appeal is unsuccessful, the applicant must depart Australia before the BVA expires.<\/p><\/li>

        • If two substantive visa applications are lodged before the previous visa expires, the BVA linked to the first application lodged will take effect.<\/p><\/li>

        • If the visa application is withdrawn while waiting for a decision (while holding a BVA), the BVA will remain valid for 35 days from the date of withdrawal to allow time to make further arrangements.<\/p><\/li>

        • If the current substantive visa is cancelled, either voluntarily or by the Department, a BVA will not be granted and the applicant becomes unlawful. For example, if a student visa holder applies for a Subclass 190 visa but later cancels the student visa or has it cancelled due to a breach, they will not receive a BVA and may only apply for a Bridging Visa E (BVE).<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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            Bridging Visa B\n
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            Visa Activation Conditions and Restrictions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              The applicant must hold a Bridging Visa A (BVA) or Bridging Visa B (BVB) and intend to travel outside Australia.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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              An application for a Bridging Visa B (BVB) must be lodged before departing Australia.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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              A BVB is not granted automatically and only comes into effect once it has been formally approved by the Department.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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              After departing Australia, the applicant must return before the BVB expires. If the visa expires while the applicant is overseas, a new visa must be applied for offshore in order to re-enter Australia.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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              A BVB is usually granted as a single-entry visa. In limited circumstances, a multiple-entry BVB may be requested.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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              The reason for travel provided in the BVB application must be genuine and accurate. Providing false or misleading information may trigger Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 and affect all future visa applications.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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              The permitted travel period on a BVB is determined by the case officer based on the stated travel reason and the timing of the application.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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              Processing time: usually 1 to 3 business days.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Bridging Visa C\n
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                Visa Activation Conditions and Restrictions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                  At the time the substantive visa application is lodged, the applicant does not hold any substantive visa (for example, the previous visa has expired or the applicant only holds a BVA or BVB), is not in immigration detention, and does not hold a Bridging Visa E (BVE).<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                  The commencement date of a Bridging Visa C (BVC) depends on the applicant\u2019s visa status at the time of application. The exact start date will be specified in the grant notice.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                  A BVC usually does not have a fixed expiry date and remains in effect until a decision is made on the next substantive visa application (whether granted or refused).<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                  Travel outside Australia is not permitted while holding a BVC, and a BVB cannot be applied for.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                  If the next substantive visa is a skilled or business investment visa (such as Subclass 189, 190, 491 or 188), the BVC is usually granted with work rights. For other visa types, work rights are not granted by default, but a work rights waiver may be requested.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                  If the new visa is refused, the BVC remains valid for 35 days from the date of refusal. During this period, the applicant may depart Australia or lodge a review application with the AAT, in which case the BVC will remain in effect until the AAT decision is finalised.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                  If the AAT review is unsuccessful, the BVC remains valid for a further 35 days from the date of the decision. An appeal to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCC) may be lodged during this period. If the court appeal is unsuccessful, the applicant must depart Australia before the BVC expires.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                    Bridging D\n
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                        Bridging Visa E\n
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                          If the applicant\u2019s previous substantive visa has expired, a Bridging Visa D (BVD) allows the holder to remain lawfully in Australia for a very short period, during which another substantive visa must be applied for within 3 business days; or<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                          If the applicant does not intend to apply for a new substantive visa, they must make arrangements to depart Australia or apply for a Bridging Visa E (BVE).<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                          No work rights are granted.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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                          Once the holder departs Australia, re-entry is not permitted.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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