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Type of bridging visa in Australia: Must Check Information

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Type of Bridging Visa in Australia: Must Check Information

There are currently five types of Bridging visas in Australia, and each of them has different requirements:

Scroll down to learn the details of Australian Bridging visa types.

What is a Bridging visa in Australia?

A Bridging visa is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia legally. It is a “bridge” between your current substantive visa and your next visa application. It can be used for a variety of events.

  • Waiting for a decision on their substantive visa
  • Appealing a decision relative to their current visa
  • Making arrangements to leave Australia.

The requirements for applying for an Australian Bridging visa will vary according to the circumstances. Meanwhile, the granted rights differ based on its types. Certain Bridging visas may grant extended stay durations, work, and travel rights, while others do not.

For example, suppose you travel overseas with a BVA, BVC, BVD, or BVE. In that case, your visa will be automatically voided unless you hold a BVB, which allows you to travel abroad for specific reasons like family events. However, the BVB also has time limits for travel.

Type of Bridging Visa in Australia

Here are the details of Australian bridging visa types.

Type of Bridging Visa in Australia

Bridging Visa A (subclass 010)

Bridging visa A or BVA is a temporary visa that will provide you with lawful status to stay in Australia while you are on a current substantive visa and have lodged another visa application and are waiting for it to be processed.

However, you will not have any travel or work rights on a BVA unless you are on a nominated or sponsored visa on the grounds of your skills or applying for an onshore Partner visa.

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Australian Bridging Visa B (subclass 020)

Bridging visa B or BVB is a temporary visa that allows you to travel outside of Australia while waiting for your visa application to be processed. This visa is usually granted for three months, so you must be back in Australia after your travels before the three months are up.

Generally, you must apply for a BVB a few weeks before travelling. You can submit an application for BVB through the DHA’s official site here. Also, you can hold a BVB and a BVA simultaneously.

Bridging Visa C (subclass 030)

Bridging visa C or BVC is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia while your substantive visa is being processed. However, it does not allow you to travel outside of Australia. Generally, you will be granted a BVC when you submit a substantive visa application while on other Bridging Visas or when you are not holding a substantive visa at all.

You cannot work on an initial BVC unless the visa you have applied for is a skill-select Australian visa, such as subclass 186, subclass 187, subclass 189, or subclass 190.

Bridging Visa D (subclass 040)

The Bridging visa D or BVD is a temporary visa that does not grant work and travel rights. BVD comes in two subclasses.

The prospective applicant class

The Prospective Applicant class applies if you are staying unlawfully in Australia and have been unable to submit a visa application to the DHA for reasons beyond your control.

Obtaining a BVD will give you five working days to lodge a visa onshore in Australia.

Non-applicant class

Non-applicant class is for unlawful non-citizens unable to make or not intending to get a substantive visa, and an authorised officer is not available to interview you for eligibility for a BVD.

Bridging Visa E (subclass 050/051)

Bridging visa E or BVE is a temporary visa granted if your substantive visa has expired. It allows you to stay in Australia lawfully while preparing to leave Australia or finalising your immigration matters.

You can leave Australia once the BVE is granted. It may come with a work permit, but only in limited circumstances, and the DHA will tell you about it in your grant letter.

How long is it valid?

The validity of a bridging visa depends on the specific visa type and your circumstances. Typically, it remains valid until a decision is made on your substantive visa application or the conditions of your visa change.

For instance, a BVB will let you travel outside Australia for up to 3 months, while a BVA only allows you to stay within Australia and will turn invalid if you leave Australia.

Does the term Bridging Visa still confuse you? Rest assured, because we are here to assist you. We will explain every detail you must know and give you the guidance you need on this matter. 

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