Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of bridging visa?
There are different types of common bridging visas and they serve different purposes:
- Bridging Visa A (BVA) (subclass 010): The BVA is generally granted automatically when you make a valid application for a substantive visa while in Australia and while still holding a valid previous substantive visa. In some instances, a BVA may have to be applied for separately.
- Bridging visa B (BVB) (subclass 020): The BVB is a bridging visa that allows you to leave Australia for a limited period of time while your application for a substantive visa is being processed.
- Bridging visa C (BVC) (subclass 030): You can apply for a BVC when you do not hold a substantive visa in Australia but you have made a valid substantive visa application and are waiting for your application to be processed.
- Bridging visa D (BVD) (subclasses 040 and 041): The BVD is a bridging visa valid for only 5 days. It is granted to people with no valid substantive visa but that will be able to make a valid application within 5 working days.
What are my working rights on a bridging visa?
You might be allowed to work in Australia while on a bridging visa depending on the visa conditions that apply to your visa. Your grant letter will tell you about these conditions. Please note that if your bridging visa does not allow you to work, you may be able to apply for that condition to be removed, so that you can work. You will usually need to demonstrate that you are in financial hardship.