Remain legally in Australia while your immigration status is resolved.
Bridging visas are temporary visas designed to maintain your lawful status in Australia while you wait for a substantive visa decision, prepare to leave the country, or seek review of a visa refusal. Whether you’re between visas or facing uncertainty, a bridging visa can be essential for your peace of mind and legal protection.
You must be in Australia to apply for a bridging visa.
How Maison Migration Services Can Assist
At Maison Migration Services, we specialise in helping clients navigate the complex world of bridging visas. We provide:
- Professional advice on the correct bridging visa stream
- Support with urgent or last-minute applications
- Assistance with work or travel permissions
- Help for clients facing visa refusals, appeals, or unlawful status
- Strategic planning to support your long-term residency goals
Bridging Visa Options – Full Breakdown
🔹 Bridging Visa A (BVA) – Subclass 010
Issued when you apply for a new substantive visa while holding a valid visa.
- Stay: While your new visa is being processed
- Travel: Not allowed (you’ll need a BVB for travel)
- Work rights: Dependent on conditions; can apply for new BVA with work rights if facing financial hardship
- Cost: AUD 0.00
🔹 Bridging Visa B (BVB) – Subclass 020
- Stay: Until a decision is made on your application
- Travel: Permitted during a specific period (usually 3–12 months)
- Work rights: Based on your previous visa or BVA
- Cost: AUD 185.00
Apply before leaving Australia to avoid cancellation of your BVA.
🔹 Bridging Visa C (BVC) – Subclass 030
For individuals who are unlawful or hold a different bridging visa when applying for a substantive visa.
- Stay: Until your visa application is decided
- Travel: Not allowed
- Work rights: Apply for new BVC with work rights if in financial hardship
- Cost: AUD 0.00
🔹 Bridging Visa D (BVD) – Subclass 040/041
A short-term visa (valid up to 5 days) for those who:
- Have no visa or
- Cannot immediately lodge a new visa application
- Stay: Up to 5 days
- Travel: Not permitted
- Work rights: Not allowed
- Cost: N/A
This visa provides limited time to act before facing detention or removal.
🔹 Bridging Visa E (BVE) – Subclass 050/051
- Stay: Until you leave or a final decision is made
- Travel: Not allowed
- Work rights: Not granted unless financial hardship is proven
- Cost: AUD 0.00
If you have other visa options, do not apply for a BVE. Instead, consider a Subclass 408 visa during COVID-19-related travel limitations.
Bridging Visa Application Fees
| Visa Type | Subclass | Base Application Charge (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bridging Visa A | 010 | 0.00 |
| Bridging Visa B | 020 | 185.00 |
| Bridging Visa C | 030 | 0.00 |
| Bridging Visa D | 040 / 041 | N/A |
| Bridging Visa E | 050 / 051 | 0.00 |
Average Visa Processing Times
Processing times can vary based on:
- Type of visa applied for
- Your personal circumstances
- Case complexity
Use the official Global Visa Processing Times guide for up-to-date estimates.
Bridging Visas as a Strategic Pathway
Bridging visas can provide crucial time and flexibility to:
- Stay in Australia lawfully
- Work (if eligible)
- Appeal visa decisions or request Ministerial Intervention
- Plan for permanent residency
Whether it’s months or years, bridging visas are used by many to live, work, and build their future while they wait for a visa outcome.
Why Maison Migration Services?
- Expert advice tailored to your visa journey
- Help with urgent bridging applications
- Full support for work/travel rights requests
- Proven experience with unlawful status recovery
- Strategy-focused, results-driven support
Act Now — Secure Your Legal Stay in Australia
Facing a visa expiry or stuck between applications? Don’t risk becoming unlawful. Maison Migration Services is here to guide you every step of the way.
Book your free consultation or chat with our migration experts today.