Bridging Visas (BVs)

Highlights

• There are seven bridging visa (BV) classes and nine subclasses:
  • Class WA – Bridging A (BVA) – Subclass 010 – Bridging A
  • Class WB – Bridging B (BVB) – Subclass 020 – Bridging B
  • Class WC – Bridging C (BVC) – Subclass 030 – Bridging C
  • Class WD – Bridging D (BVD) – Subclass 040 – Bridging (Prospective Applicant) and Subclass 041 – Bridging (Non-applicant)
  • Class WE – Bridging E (BVE) – Subclass 050 – Bridging (General) and Subclass 051 – Bridging (Protection Visa Applicant)
  • Class WF – Bridging F (BVF) – Subclass 060 – Bridging F
  • Class WR – Bridging R (BVR) – Subclass 070 – Bridging (Removal Pending).
• Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, a bridging visa may be granted automatically or by making a separate application.
• Applicants may hold multiple Bridging visas at the same time however, only one BV will be in effect at any one time.
• In general, and with one exception (BVF), all bridging visas may only be applied for and granted in Australia.
• Bridging visas are Temporary compliance visas and allow you to stay in Australia temporary providing you lawful status.