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Bridging visa A
Keeps you lawful in Australia when you apply for a new visa while holding a substantive visa. It starts when your current visa ends.
Temporary (subclass 010)Apply: In Australia
Who this visa is for
People in Australia who apply for a substantive visa while they still hold one.
- Visa type
- Temporary (subclass 010)
- Where you apply
- In Australia
- Length of stay
- Until your application is decided
- Work
- Usually the same as your current visa
Key requirements
- You applied for a substantive visa in Australia while holding a substantive visa
- It is usually granted automatically with your application
What this visa lets you do
- Stay lawfully in Australia until your application is decided
- Work rights depend on your situation; in some cases you can apply to have work rights
- It ends if you leave Australia, so apply for a bridging visa B before travelling
General information only, current at November 2026. Visa criteria, fees and processing change often, including each 1 July. Book a consultation for advice on your situation.
Thinking about the Bridging visa A?
Book a consultation and we'll check whether you meet every criterion before you apply.