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Reviewed 18 July 2026

Bridging Visas

Review bridging visa explanations and source links before acting on time-sensitive issues.

Category overview

What this category covers

Bridging visas are temporary visas used in specific administrative circumstances, often while a substantive visa matter is being resolved or to make arrangements to leave Australia. Bridging visas A, B, C and E have different purposes and conditions.

A bridging visa does not automatically provide travel permission or work rights. Leaving Australia can have serious consequences depending on the bridging visa, and only a Bridging visa B provides a travel facility when granted for that purpose.

Topics to understand

Type and current status of bridging visa
When the visa comes into effect
Work conditions
Travel facility and return to Australia
Reporting, expiry and departure requirements

Detailed information

Available guides

Every guide is general information and links back to the applicable Home Affairs page.

Subclass 010

Bridging Visa A Subclass 010

Bridging Visa A Subclass 010 overview covering requirements, documents, application steps, fees, processing times, conditions and direct official source links.

7 min read · Reviewed 18 July 2026Read guide

Official government sources

Primary information for this category

General information only. This page does not assess eligibility, recommend a visa or provide immigration or legal advice. Requirements may change; confirm the current position through the official links above.