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: AUD0.00
🔹 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: AUD185.00
✅ 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: AUD0.00
🔹 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: AUD0.00
⚠️ 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) | 040 / 041 | N/A |
| Bridging Visa E (050/051) | 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.
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