Overview
Bridging visas keep you lawful while a substantive application or review is decided. Work rights, travel (BVB) and conditions vary — managing them correctly prevents accidental unlawful status.
Eligibility requirements
- Linked to a pending substantive visa application or ART review
- Conditions depend on your previous visa and circumstances
Document checklist
- ImmiAccount records
- BVB application if travel is needed
- Evidence for work-rights variation (financial hardship cases)
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel while my application is pending?
Only on a Bridging Visa B — and you must hold it before you leave. Departing on a BVA cancels it and can strand you offshore; always confirm the BVB grant first.