Bridging Visas
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 โbridgeโ 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:
- Bridging Visa A (BVA)
- Bridging Visa B (BVB)
- Bridging Visa C (BVC)
- Bridging Visa D (BVD)
- Bridging Visa E (BVE)
Overview
Bridging visas allow you to stay lawfully in Australia while your visa status is being resolved or a new application is processed.
Types of Bridging Visas
There are several types, including Bridging Visa A (BVA), B (BVB), C (BVC), and E (BVE), each designed for different circumstances.
Key Purpose
These visas maintain lawful status during visa processing, with BVB allowing travel, while others mainly allow you to remain in Australia.
Key Points
- BVA (Subclass 010): Stay while a new visa is processed
- BVB (Subclass 020): Travel in and out of Australia
- BVC (Subclass 030): Stay without holding a substantive visa
- BVE (Subclass 050/051): Remain while resolving or departing Australia