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Bridging visa E (BVE) – Subclass – 050
This visa will allow you to stay in Australia lawfully while you make provisions to leave, finalize your migration matter or wait for a visa decision.
Bridging visa E (BVE) – Subclass – 051
This visa will allow you to stay in Australia while your Protection visa application is under processing.
This visa will allow you to stay in Australia lawfully while you make provisions to leave, finalize your migration matter or wait for a visa decision.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, AustraliaTo be eligible for visa subclass 050, you must
To be eligible for visa subclass 050, you must comply with all Australian immigration laws
Source: Department of Home Affairs, AustraliaStep 1 – Before you apply
A BVE application cannot be made with the expectation of becoming unlawful. You must be an unlawful non-citizen, BVE holder or BVD holder. If your substantive visa is still in effect, look at other visa options first and only apply for a BVE once your substantive visa has expired.
In some cases, when you make a valid application for a substantive visa in Australia, you will also have applied for a BVE. We will tell you if this happens. In this case, you do not need to lodge a separate application.
You should read about this visa, understand what it lets you do and the eligibility criteria first.
Step 2 – Gather your documents
Step 3 – Apply for the visa
This visa is basically applied online through the ImmiAccount. You and others who are included in the application must be staying in Australia at the time of visa lodgment.
You can apply for a BVE if you do not already have an undecided BVE application.
Send postal applications to our Australian Visa and Citizenship Office nearest to you, as you might need to attend an interview as part of the application process.
| Applicant’s location | Where to send your application |
| New South Wales (and Australian Capital Territory) | Sydney – Visa and Citizenship office in New South Wales Email to BVEapplication.NSW@homeaffairs.gov.au (Bridging visa E applications only) |
| Victoria | Melbourne – Visa and Citizenship office in Victoria Email to BVEapplication.VIC@homeaffairs.gov.au (Bridging visa E applications only) |
| Tasmania | Hobart – Visa and Citizenship office in Tasmania Email to BVEapplication.TAS@homeaffairs.gov.au (Bridging visa E applications only) |
| South Australia | Adelaide – Visa and Citizenship office in South Australia Email to BVEapplication.SA@homeaffairs.gov.au (Bridging visa E applications only) |
| Western Australia | Perth – Visa and Citizenship office in Western Australia Email to BVEapplication.WA@homeaffairs.gov.au (Bridging visa E applications only) |
| Northern Territory | Darwin – Visa and Citizenship office in Northern Territory Email to BVEapplication.NT@homeaffairs.gov.au (Bridging visa E applications only) |
| Queensland | Brisbane – Visa and Citizenship office in Queensland Email to BVEapplication.QLD@homeaffairs.gov.au (Bridging visa E applications only) or Cairns – Visa and Citizenship office in Queensland |
Step 4 – After you apply
Wait for your visa decision after you apply.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, AustraliaThere is no fee for bridging visa E
Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia
