Bridging visa A – BVA - (subclass 010)
The Bridging Visa A (BVA) - Subclass 010 is a temporary visa in Australia. In most cases, BVA applications are processed automatically when applying for a substantive visa, and you'll be notified if this occurs. This visa serves various purposes, including waiting for a substantive visa decision, judicial review, or when seeking a further BVA without work restrictions. However, it cannot be used while waiting for a citizenship application to be decided.
A BVA becomes active when granted, ceases when your current substantive visa ends, and may have specific conditions associated with it. These conditions are communicated to the visa holder upon approval. If you already hold a substantive visa when your BVA is granted, you must continue to follow the conditions of your substantive visa. The BVA does not support return travel to Australia.
The Bridging Visa A (BVA) – Subclass 010 is free.
BVA conditions vary depending on your specific circumstances. Conditions may include restrictions on working, compliance with Australian laws, and adherence to your substantive visa conditions. You can check your visa conditions through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system.
Processing times are not available for Bridging Visas, but the time taken can be influenced by the accuracy of your application, the submission of necessary documents, and the duration of information verification.
To be eligible for a BVA – Subclass 010, you must meet specific criteria:
Hold or have held a substantive visa.
Be in Australia when applying.
Have made a valid application for a substantive visa or a judicial review of a decision related to your substantive visa application within the prescribed timeframe.
Age is not a limiting factor for this visa; individuals of all ages can apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ability to work on a BVA depends on the visa conditions associated with it. Your grant letter will specify if you can work and any restrictions. If your BVA does not permit work or has restrictions, you can apply for another BVA that allows work, typically by demonstrating financial hardship.
If your current BVA was granted due to a judicial review application or a protection visa application, you cannot be granted a new BVA that allows work.
The duration of your stay on a BVA varies depending on circumstances such as the outcome of your substantive visa application or judicial proceedings. You can check your exact stay period in VEVO once an outcome is determined.
No, you cannot extend a BVA. If you wish to stay longer in Australia, you must apply for a new visa.
If you and your family applied for a substantive visa together, they might have been included in your BVA application. Alternatively, you can include family members in your BVA application if they are part of your substantive visa application. The Australian authorities will assess each family member’s application individually.
Your BVA will be digitally linked to your passport. You will not receive a physical label in your passport.
If you leave Australia while your BVA is in effect, you will not be able to return on it. To travel and return during the processing of your substantive visa application, you’ll need to be granted a Bridging Visa B (BVB) before leaving.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).