Bridging Visa A Australia – Work and Conditions Guide

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What Is a Bridging Visa A?

A Bridging Visa A (Subclass 010) allows you to stay lawfully in Australia while your application for a new substantive visa is being processed. It is typically granted automatically when you apply for a new visa while holding another valid substantive visa.

Bridging Visa A does not allow international travel, and you must remain in Australia unless you apply for a Bridging Visa B (BVB).

Who Can Get a BVA?

You may be eligible for a Bridging Visa A if:

You are in Australia and have applied for a new substantive visa
You held a valid substantive visa at the time of application
Your new visa is still being processed

If you apply for a visa after your last visa has expired, you may be granted a Bridging Visa C (BVC) instead.

BVA Visa Conditions

The conditions on your Bridging Visa A depend on your personal immigration history and visa type. The Department of Home Affairs may impose the following:

Condition 8101 – No Work: You are not allowed to work unless granted permission
Condition 8501 – Maintain Health Insurance: You must keep adequate health insurance while on BVA
Other discretionary conditions may apply depending on your visa circumstances

You should always check your visa conditions on the VEVO system or your visa grant letter.

Work Rights on BVA Visa

Many BVA holders do not automatically receive work rights. If your visa was granted with Condition 8101 (No Work), and you need to work due to financial hardship, you may:

Request Work Rights with Form 1005

You can apply for permission to work by submitting:

Form 1005 – Application for a Bridging Visa
Evidence of your financial hardship (bank statements, rent, bills, etc.)
A written statement explaining your circumstances

This is a formal application to vary visa conditions. If successful, the Department will reissue your BVA with Condition 8105 (allowing work with limits).

Travel on BVA?

BVA does not allow you to travel overseas. If you depart Australia while on a BVA, it will cease automatically. To travel and return, you must apply for a Bridging Visa B (BVB) before leaving.

Can I Apply for BVA Manually?

In most cases, BVA is granted automatically when you apply for a substantive visa onshore. However, if it was not granted or has lapsed, you may apply manually using:

Form 1005
Through ImmiAccount (online preferred)
Supporting documents if requesting work rights or special conditions

Need Help With Your Bridging Visa?

At Jade Immigration Lawyers, we help clients with:

Checking and interpreting visa conditions
Requesting permission to work on BVA
Applying for travel permission via BVB
Responding to s56 or s57 requests while on a bridging visa

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Find answers to common questions about our Bridging Visa services and processes. If you need further assistance, please contact us.

What is the purpose of Bridging Visa A?

BVA allows lawful stay while waiting for the outcome of a substantive visa application made while onshore.

Can I work while on BVA?

Only if work rights were granted. If not, you must apply using Form 1005 with evidence of hardship.

How long does Bridging Visa A last?

It remains in effect until your substantive visa is granted, refused, or you leave Australia.

Can I travel overseas on a BVA?

No. You must apply for a Bridging Visa B (BVB) if you wish to leave and return.