Bridging visa C

The Australian Bridging Visa C is a convenient visa type for short-term visits to Australia, suitable for foreigners for tourism, family visits, business meetings and other activities. Compared with other visa types, its application conditions are relatively simple, mainly requiring applicants to have legal status and sufficient funds to pay for related expenses. The application process for this visa is also very convenient. You only need to fill in the application form, submit the necessary materials, pay the fee, and wait for review. However, the Australian Bridging Visa C also sets some restrictions. First, it is only for short-term stays, usually valid for no more than 3 months, so it is not suitable for long-term work or study. Secondly, before applying for this visa, applicants must ensure that they have not violated any visa restrictions or regulations in Australia, which is an important consideration for applicants with bad records or greater immigration tendencies. In addition, applicants are required to provide a detailed travel plan, including specific itinerary arrangements, accommodation reservations, and transportation methods, to ensure a legal and orderly stay in Australia.

The Australian Bridging Visa C (BVC) is mainly for the following groups of people:

• Those who voluntarily apply for a valid visa after illegally residing in the country

  These people are illegal immigrants who have submitted a valid visa application. Bridging visa C allows them to stay in Australia legally while waiting for their visa to be approved.

• People whose applications for certain visas are being processed

  If you subsequently apply for a Business Talent Visa 132, Business Innovation and Investment Temporary Residence 188, Business Innovation and Investment Permanent Residence 888, Employer Sponsored Visa 186, Regional Employer Sponsored Visa 187, Independent Skilled Migrant 189, State Sponsored Skilled Migrant 190 or Regional Visa 491, holders of a Bridging Visa C can legally work while waiting.

Bridging visa C application fee, AUD 0

• 1. Effective conditions

  • (1) 

    Applicants need to submit a new substantive visa application if they do not hold any current substantive visa, e.g. their visa has expired or they only hold a BVA/BVB visa.

  • (2) 

    Applicants cannot be in immigration detention and cannot hold a BVE visa.

  • (3) 

    The effective date of the Bridging Visa C depends on the applicant's current visa status, and the specific effective date will be clearly stated in the approval letter from the Immigration Department.

• 2. Restrictions

  • (1) 

    Applicants holding a Bridging Visa C are not allowed to leave the country and cannot apply for a BVB visa to obtain exit rights.

  • (2) 

    A Bridging Visa C does not usually have a fixed validity period and will remain valid until the next substantive visa application made by the applicant is finally approved.

  • (3) 

    In terms of work rights, if the applicant's next substantive visa application is a skilled immigration or investment immigration visa (such as 189/190/491/188, etc.), the Bridging Visa C will give the applicant the right to work; for other types of visa applications, work rights are usually not enjoyed, but can be applied for based on specific circumstances.

  • (4) 

    If the applicant's substantive visa application is refused, the Bridging Visa C will remain valid for 35 days, allowing the applicant to choose to leave the country or appeal. If you choose to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), the Bridging Visa C will remain valid until the outcome of the appeal. If the appeal is still refused at the AAT, the Bridging Visa C will remain valid for another 35 days from the date of the AAT's decision. If the applicant chooses to further appeal to the Federal Circuit Court (FCC) and submits an appeal application within the prescribed time, the Bridging Visa C will remain valid until the FCC's hearing is completed. If the FCC ultimately loses the case, the applicant must leave the country before the Bridging Visa C expires.

• Passport and ID requirements:

  1) Applicants must hold a valid passport, which must remain valid for at least six months after application. 2) Applicants must be adults aged 18 or above and not Australian residents or legal New Zealand residents.

• Behavioral Record and Financial Ability:

  1) Applicants must not have violated visa restrictions or regulations in Australia at any time in the past. 2) Applicants must prove that they have sufficient financial resources to cover all expenses during their stay in Australia, including accommodation, transportation and other living expenses.

• Motivation for returning to China and medical insurance:

  1) Applicants must demonstrate a clear motivation to return to their home country and prove that they have no intention to immigrate. 2) Applicants must also provide proof of adequate medical insurance during their stay in Australia to ensure that they can obtain necessary medical coverage.

• Travel plans and visa status:

  1) Applicants should provide a detailed travel plan, including itinerary, accommodation reservations, and transportation methods. 2) This visa is mainly applicable to people who are already in Australia and are applying for other substantive visas, but are currently in an illegal residence status.

• Visa restrictions and privileges:

  1) People holding Bridging Visa C are not allowed to leave the country during the validity period of the visa, otherwise the visa will be cancelled immediately. At the same time, people holding this visa cannot apply for Bridging Visa B. 2) Generally speaking, Bridging Visa C does not give applicants the right to work. However, if an applicant with financial difficulties really needs to work, he or she can apply to the Australian Immigration Department and obtain a work permit only after review and approval.

• application formApplicants need to complete the Australian Bridging Visa C application form
• passport photoApplicants are required to provide a recent passport photo
• photocopy of passportApplicants are required to provide a copy of their passport
• Proof of fundsApplicants need to provide proof of sufficient funds, such as bank statements, deposit certificates, etc.
• travel planApplicants need to provide a detailed travel plan, including itinerary, accommodation, transportation, etc.

The Australian Bridging Visa C provides a flexible short-term residence solution for applicants who need to stay in Australia but have not yet obtained a long-term visa. The following is a detailed introduction to the Australian Bridging Visa C application process, which can help applicants better understand and successfully complete the application process.

• Step 1Complete the application form

  Applicants are required to carefully read and complete the application form for the Australian Bridging Visa C, ensuring that all information is accurate and true. During the filling process, be sure to answer all questions truthfully to avoid having your application rejected due to false information.

  

• Step 2Prepare and submit application materials

  Applicants need to complete the application form and all required materials and submit them to the designated department in accordance with the requirements of the Immigration Bureau. The required materials may include passport, travel plan, proof of funds, etc. Applicants need to understand and prepare in advance.

  

• Step 3Pay the prescribed fees

  According to the regulations of the Immigration Bureau, applicants are required to pay the corresponding application fee. Please make sure to complete the payment as required and keep the payment receipt for subsequent inquiries or application needs.

  

• Step 4Waiting for review and supplementary materials

  After submitting the application, the immigration office will review the applicant's materials. During this period, the applicant may need to cooperate with an interview or provide additional materials. Please keep your contact information open so that you can receive notifications and requirements from the immigration office in a timely manner.

  

• Step 5Track application progress in real time

  Applicants can track the progress of their visa applications in real time through the official website of the Australian Immigration Department. This helps to keep abreast of the application status, processing time and possible problems, so that they can make corresponding adjustments and preparations.

  

• Step 6Obtaining a visa smoothly

  After review, if the applicant's application materials meet the requirements, the Immigration Department will issue an Australian Bridging Visa C. After obtaining the visa, the applicant can legally reside in Australia within the prescribed period and enjoy the corresponding rights and conveniences.

  

The Australian Bridging Visa C provides applicants with the convenience of a short-term stay in Australia, but during the application and use process, applicants need to pay special attention to some important matters to ensure the validity of the visa and the protection of their own rights and interests. The following are some key points to note during the application and use of the Australian Bridging Visa C:

• Visa extension application:

  If you need to extend your stay in Australia due to illness or other special circumstances, you should submit a visa extension application to the Australian Immigration Department in advance. During the application process, you need to explain the reason for the extension in detail and provide relevant supporting documents to ensure that the application is processed in a timely manner.

• Visa use and expiration risks:

  Although the Australian Bridging Visa C has a certain validity period, if the holder does not stay in Australia for more than 52 consecutive weeks, the visa will automatically expire due to long-term non-use. Therefore, applicants should pay close attention to the validity period of the visa and try to make full use of the visa rights within the validity period.

• Personal privacy protection and information security:

  When applying for an Australian Bridging Visa C, applicants are required to submit relevant information including personal privacy information. To ensure information security and privacy protection, applicants should ensure that the information uploaded is true and reliable, and carefully choose a reputable application channel. At the same time, pay attention to the confidentiality of personal information to avoid information leakage or abuse.