Bridging visa E – BVE – (subclass 050)
The Bridging Visa E (BVE), Subclass 050, is a temporary visa that allows individuals to stay in Australia lawfully while they finalize their immigration matters or make arrangements to leave the country.
There are two types of BVEs:
- **Bridging (General) visa (Subclass 050):** Typically used if you are currently unlawful, the holder of a BVE Subclass 050, or the holder of a Bridging Visa D (BVD) Subclass 041.
- **Bridging (Protection Visa Applicant) visa (Subclass 051):** Utilized in limited situations to permit eligible non-citizens, as specified by the Regulations, to remain lawfully in Australia while their protection visa application is being processed.
With the Bridging Visa E (BVE), you can stay in Australia if you are:
– Making arrangements to leave Australia
– Applying for a substantive visa
– Seeking merits or judicial review of a visa decision or citizenship decision
– Seeking ministerial intervention
Please note that you must be an unlawful non-citizen, the holder of a BVE (Subclass 050), or the holder of a Bridging D visa (BVD) (Subclass 041) when you apply for this visa.
There is no application fee for a Bridging Visa E (BVE).
The Bridging Visa E (BVE) may have specific conditions attached to it. Some common conditions include:
– No work (Condition 8101)
– Work restriction (Condition 8104)
– Specified work only (Condition 8116)
– Maximum 3 months study (Condition 8201)
– No study (Condition 8207)
– Not be disruptive (Condition 8303)
– Reporting requirements (Conditions 8401 to 8512)
For detailed information on visa conditions, please visit the [Department of Home Affairs website](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions?product=050).
Processing times for a Bridging Visa E (BVE) are unavailable. The processing time for your application may vary based on factors such as correct completion of the application, submission of required documents, and information verification.
To be eligible for a Bridging Visa E (BVE), you must:
– Be an unlawful non-citizen, the holder of a BVE (Subclass 050), or the holder of a Bridging Visa D (BVD) (Subclass 041).
– Be making arrangements to leave Australia.
– Be applying for a substantive visa.
– Be seeking merits or judicial review of a visa decision or citizenship decision, or seeking ministerial intervention.
Age requirements: Applicants of any age are eligible for this visa. If you are under 18 years, please apply with a parent or guardian.
It’s essential to check if previous visa cancellations affect your eligibility. For more information, visit the [Department of Home Affairs website](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia/can-i-go-to-australia/check-if-visa-cancellation-or-refusal-affects-you).
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you cannot extend a BVE to stay longer in Australia. If you need more time or have ongoing immigration matters, you must apply for a new BVE or explore other visa options.
If you work when you are not allowed to, your BVE may be canceled, and you could be detained or removed from Australia. There are limited situations where you might apply for a new BVE that allows work, but eligibility depends on specific circumstances.
Your BVE will be digitally linked to your passport, and you will not receive a label in your passport.
No, there is no fee for applying for a Bridging Visa E (BVE).
The duration of stay on a BVE varies based on a specified date, time period, or an event. It will also end if you leave Australia, are granted a substantive visa, or if your BVE is canceled.
No, a BVE ends immediately if you leave Australia. To return, you must have another substantive visa.
You can check the specific conditions attached to your BVE by visiting the [Department of Home Affairs website](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions?product=050).
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).