Bridging visas A to E
Bridging Visas Australia: BVA, BVB, BVC, BVD and BVE
A bridging visa keeps you in Australia lawfully between visas, for example while a new application or review is decided. Here is how each type works.
How Bridging Visas Work
A bridging visa is a temporary visa that lets you stay in Australia lawfully when your current visa ends but your immigration matter is not yet decided. Which one you get depends on your visa status when you applied and your circumstances.
Most bridging visas are granted automatically when you lodge a valid application in Australia, and they usually come into effect only when your current visa ends. A Bridging visa D (subclass 040 or 041) is granted by the Department in limited, short-term situations, for example when someone needs a few days to apply for another visa.
Compare Bridging Visas
| Bridging visa | Who it is for | Cost | Travel |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVA (010) | You held a substantive visa when you applied | Free | No |
| BVB (020) | BVA or BVB holders who need to travel | AUD575 | Yes, within a set period |
| BVC (030) | You did not hold a substantive visa when you applied | Free | No |
| Bridging visa D (040/041) | Granted by the Department in limited, short-term situations | Free | No |
| BVE (050/051) | Resolving your status, leaving, or some protection applicants | Free | No |
Source: Department of Home Affairs.
Based on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Costs shown are the starting visa application charge for the main applicant. Always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice.
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A temporary visa that lets you stay in Australia lawfully between visas while your immigration matter is decided.
It depends on whether you held a substantive visa when you applied and your circumstances. A BVA is most common.
Only a Bridging visa B lets you leave and return. Leaving on other bridging visas ends them.
It depends on your conditions. Check them in VEVO.
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