Australian Bridging Visa

Australian Bridging Visa

An Australian bridging visa is a temporary visa that allows applicants to remain lawfully in Australia while their application for a substantive visa is being processed. In essence, this visa acts as a “bridge” between an expired substantive visa and a new one.

Bridging visas ensure that you can stay in Australia without violating immigration laws, which could negatively impact your current or future visa applications.

There are five main types of Australian bridging visas, namely: