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 โ€œbridgeโ€ 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:

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
bridging visas page banner

Ready to begin your visa application?

Free 10-Minute Call for Australian Employers & HR

Hiring international skilled staff for your business? We offer a FREE 10-minute introductory call for HR managers and Australian employers looking to sponsor overseas workers.

Standard Immigration Video Consultation

$250
At the consultation, we will take the time to understand your situation and provide tailored advise on your Australian visa options.

Urgent Migration Matters

Starts at $300
Need urgent Australian migration advice? We provide fast, expert guidance for complex matters including character assessments, Health Waivers, and more with a comprehensive review of your visa options and clear, tailored advice.