What does the Australian Bridge visa mean?

Australian bridge visa is a transitional visa, not a substantive visa, mainly to ensure the legal residence right of non-Australian permanent residents when they live in Australia. Those who are waiting for a substantive visa decision, those who appeal because their visa applications are rejected, and those who appeal because their visas are cancelled can apply for a bridge visa.

Usually, the bridge visa takes effect when it is issued and lasts until the end of the visa. However, if the bridge visa holder also holds other substantive visas, the bridge visa will not take effect until the substantive visa is completed.

Bridge visa issued to:

1, the applicant for a new visa to Australia;

2. Applicants who appeal against Australia's visa refusal or cancellation;

3. Those who refuse or cancel their applications to the Australian Immigration Minister in Australia;

4. illegal persons without visas who are ready to leave the country automatically.