Bridging visas
Bridging visas
Stay lawful while you wait for a decision, and travel only when it's safe to.
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About bridging visas
Bridging visas let you stay in Australia lawfully between visas, for example while a new application or review is decided. Each type has different conditions.
Leaving Australia on the wrong bridging visa can end it, and sometimes your application too. Always check before you travel.
Types
Bridging visa A
Applied before your current visa expired
Bridging visa B
Lets you travel and return while you wait
Bridging visa C
Applied after your visa expired, while lawful
Bridging visa E
For people unlawful or resolving their status
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What Home Affairs charges, current as at 1 July 2026. These are not our professional fees.
Bridging visas
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Bridging visa B (020) Lets you travel and return while your application is decided. | $575 |
| Bridging visa A, C or E Usually granted automatically or by Home Affairs. | Nil |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a bridging visa?
A bridging visa is a temporary visa that lets you stay in Australia lawfully while a visa application or review is decided, or while you arrange to leave. The most common types are Bridging visa A, B, C and E, and each has different conditions.
Can I work on a bridging visa?
It depends on the type of bridging visa and your circumstances. Some allow work, some do not, and some let you apply for permission to work. Check your conditions on VEVO before you start any job.
Can I travel overseas on a bridging visa?
Only if you hold a Bridging visa B, which must be granted before you leave Australia. If you leave on a Bridging visa A without a Bridging visa B, your bridging visa ends and you may not be able to return.
My visa has expired. What should I do?
Contact us immediately. If your visa has expired you are unlawful, and the longer you wait the fewer options you have. A Bridging visa E may let you stay lawfully while you resolve your situation.
General information only, not migration advice. Visa rules change often. We'll confirm what applies to you in a consultation. Last reviewed October 2026 by SavieMEC's registered migration agents.