Stay legally in Australia while your substantive visa application is processed with the right Bridging Visa
Bridging Visas in Australia allow you to remain lawfully in the country during the transition period between visa applications or while awaiting the outcome of your substantive visa application. These temporary visas provide varying rights including work, study, and travel based on the type of Bridging Visa granted.
Allows you to stay in Australia lawfully if your current visa has expired and you have applied for a substantive visa. Travel outside Australia is not allowed on this visa.
Enables temporary travel outside Australia while awaiting a decision on your substantive visa application. You must hold Bridging Visa A to apply for this visa.
Granted to applicants who do not hold a substantive visa at the time of applying. Travel and work rights may be limited depending on the conditions applied.
Short-term visa granted to people who need to stay in Australia legally after their visa expires but have not yet applied for another visa.
Allows you to remain lawfully in Australia while making arrangements to leave, awaiting immigration decisions, or seeking judicial review.
Maintain lawful status in Australia while your new visa application is being processed, avoiding illegal stay.
Depending on your bridging visa conditions, you may be granted work rights to support yourself financially.
Some bridging visas allow you to travel outside Australia temporarily and return without losing legal status.
Gives you the necessary time to await the outcome of your substantive visa application without leaving Australia.
You may access Medicare and other government services depending on your visa conditions.
You must have already applied for or be holding a substantive visa application for eligibility.
The Bridging Visa A is usually granted automatically on application for a substantive visa. Others require separate applications via ImmiAccount.
Attend health checks or biometric appointments as requested by the Department of Home Affairs.
Remain legally in Australia under your bridging visa until your substantive visa application is decided.
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