As of 2026, the updated application fee for a Bridging Visa B is $190.
This fee is non-refundable, even if your application is refused.
A Bridging Visa B is a temporary bridging visa that lets you travel outside Australia and return while your substantive visa application is under assessment.
To qualify for a BVB, you must:
Processing times vary, but most applications are finalised within 1 to 7 business days.
However, during busy periods or if additional documentation is required, delays of up to 4 weeks or more can occur.
You may apply for a BVB if you must travel for:
It ensures that you can re-enter Australia legally and continue waiting for your substantive visa decision.
The travel facility of a Bridging Visa B is usually up to 1 year, though the Department of Home Affairs decides the exact period.
Once the travel facility ends, you cannot travel but your Bridging Visa B will generally remain active.
When applying, prepare:
No — you must be in Australia at the time of application
You cannot re-enter on an expired BVB; you must apply for other substantive visa to return.
No — a BVB cannot be extended.
If you need to travel again after returning to Australia, you’ll need to lodge a new BVB application
Yes, all family members included in the substantive application can apply together in single application.
No. To be eligible for a BVB grant, you must be physically present in Australia at the time of application and at the time of decision
Yes. As long as the travel facility on your Bridging Visa B is valid, you can enter and exit Australia multiple times.
The Bridging Visa B itself does not expire. Its validity continues until your associated visa application is finalised or another event affects your status. However, the travel facility attached to the BVB does have an expiry date, after which you cannot use it to leave and re-enter Australia.
A Bridging Visa B (BVB) is a crucial option for temporary resident in Australia who need to travel overseas while waiting for their visa outcome.
Proper planning and timely application can help you travel confidently without affecting your visa status.
If you’re unsure about your eligibility or need assistance lodging your BVB application, contact Migration Dreamz today — your trusted migration professionals in Australia.
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