Bridging visa E – BVE – (subclass 051)
The Bridging Visa E (BVE) – Subclass 051 is a temporary visa that allows individuals to stay in Australia lawfully while finalizing their immigration matters or making arrangements to leave the country. There are two distinct types of BVEs, each serving a specific purpose:
- **Bridging (General) Visa (Subclass 050):** This type of BVE is generally applicable if you are currently unlawful, hold a BVE 050, or possess a BVD 041.
- **Bridging (Protection Visa Applicant) Visa (Subclass 051):** The subclass 051 BVE is used in limited situations to allow eligible non-citizens, as specified by the Regulations, to remain lawfully in Australia while their protection visa application is being processed.
**With this visa you can:**
To be eligible for this visa, you should have been refused immigration clearance or bypassed immigration clearance within 45 days of entering Australia, and the following conditions must apply:
– You are in immigration detention.
– You have applied for a protection visa that has not been finally determined or applied for judicial review of a protection visa refusal decision.
– You meet specific requirements related to age, health, nomination, or meet the criteria for a further BVE (Subclass 051).
**You must:**
Comply with all Australian laws while holding this visa.
**How long you can stay:**
This visa is valid until a specified date, a particular time period, or until a specified event occurs. It will also end if you leave Australia, are granted a substantive visa, or if your BVE is canceled.
**Stay longer:**
You cannot extend your stay in Australia by extending this visa.
**Include family:**
You have the option to include members of your family unit in your BVE application.
There is no application fee for a BVE.
The Bridging Visa E (Subclass 051) may come with specific conditions that could include, but are not limited to:
– No work
– Work restriction
– Specified work only
– Maximum 3 months study
– No study
– Reporting requirements
– Maintain adequate health insurance
– Continue to live at a specified address
– Notify immigration of your new address
– Pay the costs of your detention
– Make a valid visa application
– Apply for a substantive visa or show a valid ticket
– Show a valid passport or make arrangements to apply for one
– Show a valid ticket
– Depart by a specified date
– Notify immigration of your residential address
– Must not engage in criminal conduct
For more details on visa conditions, please visit the [official website](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions?product=051).
Unfortunately, processing times are not available for this visa. The duration of your application may vary depending on factors such as correct completion of the application, inclusion of all required documents, and information verification.
To be eligible for the Bridging Visa E (Subclass 051), you must meet the following criteria:
– Have been refused or bypassed immigration clearance within 45 days of entering Australia.
– Have applied for a protection visa.
– Be in immigration detention.
– Meet other specific requirements related to age, health, nomination, or meet the requirements for a further BVE (Subclass 051).
Age is not a limiting factor; individuals of all ages can apply for this visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
The conditions of your BVE may specify whether you are allowed to work or if there are work restrictions. Please refer to your specific visa conditions for details.
The duration of your stay depends on the specified date, time period, or event mentioned in your visa. Be aware that leaving Australia will end your BVE.
No, there is no application fee for a BVE.
The visa conditions may allow for a maximum of 3 months of study, but it’s crucial to check your specific visa conditions.
You have the option to include eligible family members in your application when applying for a BVE. Please provide the required information as requested in the application.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).