Bridging visa C – BVC – (subclass 030)
The Bridging Visa C (BVC) - Subclass 030 is a temporary visa in Australia. It is typically granted automatically as part of the application process for a substantive visa. However, it may be necessary to apply for a BVC separately in specific situations. This visa allows you to stay legally in Australia while your substantive visa application is being processed or during associated judicial proceedings. It is essential to note that a BVC cannot be used while waiting for a citizenship application to be decided.
The BVC serves as a temporary solution for individuals who have applied for a substantive visa in Australia but do not currently hold one. It comes into effect when granted, when your existing substantive visa ceases, or when a more favorable bridging visa ends. This visa is temporary and will cease under several circumstances, such as when you leave Australia, are granted the substantive visa you applied for, or if your BVC or the associated substantive visa is canceled.
The Bridging Visa C (BVC) – Subclass 030 is issued free of charge.
BVC holders are subject to certain conditions, which will be communicated upon granting the visa. Some common conditions include:
Condition 8101: No work
Condition 8303: Not be disruptive
Condition 8501: Maintain adequate health insurance
For specific details on these conditions, please visit this link https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions?product=030.
Processing times for BVCs are not publicly available. The duration of the application process may vary based on factors such as the accuracy of your application, the submission of required documents, and the time it takes to verify your information.
To be eligible for a Bridging Visa C (BVC) – Subclass 030, you must meet the following criteria:
You should not hold a Bridging Visa E (BVE) and should not have held a BVE since your last substantive visa.
You must not hold a substantive visa at the time of lodging your application.
Your application for a substantive visa should be valid, and it must not have been finally determined.
If you have applied for judicial review of a decision related to your substantive visa application, you must have done so within the prescribed timeframe, and the judicial review proceedings must not have been completed.
There are no age restrictions for applying for this visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
The initial BVC granted upon applying for your substantive visa usually does not permit work. However, some SkillSelect visas may allow work. If your BVC does not allow work, you can apply for another BVC that does under certain circumstances, typically involving demonstrating financial hardship.
The duration of your BVC’s validity can depend on various factors, including the outcome of your substantive visa application, merits or judicial review, or withdrawal of applications. Be sure to check VEVO for specific information on your visa’s duration.
If you and your family have applied together for a substantive visa, you might also have applied together for a BVC. In separate BVC applications, you can include family members if they are included in your substantive visa application.
No, you cannot extend a BVC. If you wish to stay longer, you must apply for a new visa.
Leaving Australia on a BVC in effect means you will not be able to return on it. If you do not hold another visa that allows you to return, you will have to apply for and be granted a substantive visa before returning to Australia, with no guarantee of approval.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).