What a bridging visa does
A bridging visa keeps you lawful in Australia while your substantive visa application is processed or under review. It usually comes into effect when your current visa expires, if you have lodged a valid application before expiry.
Types of bridging visas
Bridging visa A applies when you lodge while holding a substantive visa. Bridging visa B allows travel. Bridging visa C applies when you lodge without a substantive visa, and Bridging visa E covers people who are unlawful or in specific situations.
Work and travel conditions
Work rights depend on your bridging visa type and previous visa conditions. Most bridging visas end when you leave Australia, so apply for a Bridging visa B before overseas travel if you want to return.
Bridging visa types
| Type | When it applies | Travel |
|---|---|---|
| BVA | Lodged while holding a visa | No |
| BVB | Granted for travel | Yes, within period |
| BVC | Lodged without a visa | No |
| BVE | Unlawful or special cases | No |
- Lodge your new application before your current visa expires.
- Check your bridging visa conditions on VEVO after lodgement.
- Apply for a Bridging visa B before any overseas trip.
- Do not assume you have work rights without checking conditions.
- Speak with Myra Visa before travel or job changes on a bridging visa.
Need personalised advice? Speak with Myra Visa, led by Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2519116) and New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser (IAA 202507335) Deep Mehta. Book an appointment or browse more visa guides.