Bridging Visas

Bridging visas allow you to temporarily stay in Australia after your current substantive visa expires
and are waiting for your substantive visa application to be processed.

Bridging Visa A

BVA’s are granted when you are on a substantive visa and lodge another substantive visa while your
application is being processed.
This visa has no travel rights, however, you may apply for a BVB to gain travel rights. This visa also
has no work rights unless you can demonstrate financial hardship.

Bridging Visa B

If you want to travel outside of Australia while waiting for your substantive visa application to be
processed, you can apply for a BVB. This visa is valid for 3 months, and should apply for it 3 weeks
before intent to travel.

Bridging Visa C

This is if you have overstayed your visa and become unlawful but have lodged an application. This
visa grants no work or travel rights.
Work rights may only be granted if the substantive visa you have applied for is a certain SkillSelect
Visa.

Bridging Visa D

This visa lets you stay in Australia for a short time after your visa expires to give you enough time to
apply for a substantive visa. This visa lasts only 5 days so you must use this time to either lesve
Australia or lodge an application.

Bridging Visa E

This visa allows you to stay in Australia to make arrangements to leave.