Bridging Visa E
Bridging Visa E (BVE) – Subclass 050
The Bridging Visa E (BVE) is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia lawfully while you resolve your immigration status. This visa is essential if you have become an unlawful non-citizen or are awaiting a decision on your immigration matter. The BVE provides you the necessary legal status to prepare for your departure from Australia or finaliSe your immigration process.
Categories of Bridging Visa E
There are two types of Bridging Visa E:
- Subclass 050
- Subclass 051
Understanding the Differences Between Subclass 050 and 051
Subclass 050 – This visa is typically granted to non-citizens who have overstayed their visa, had their visa cancelled, or lodged an appeal against their visa refusal or cancellation.
Subclass 051 – This visa is specifically for non-citizens who are in immigration detention and have applied for a Protection visa.
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 050 and 051
Subclass 050
To qualify for Subclass 050, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- You are an unlawful non-citizen, or hold a BVE (Subclass 050) or a BVD (Subclass 401).
- You are planning to leave Australia.
- You are applying for a substantive visa (any visa other than a bridging visa, criminal justice, or enforcement visa).
- You are seeking merits review for a cancelled visa or judicial review for a visa or citizenship matter.
- You are seeking Ministerial Intervention.
Subclass 051
To qualify for Subclass 051, you must:
- Have been refused immigration clearance or bypassed immigration clearance and come to the Department of Home Affairs’ notice within 45 days of entering Australia.
- Have applied for a Protection visa.
- Be in immigration detention.
Applying for Bridging Visa E (Subclass 050 and 051)
You can apply for a BVE at any age but must meet the health and character requirements.
You cannot apply for a BVE if:
- You have not been immigration cleared (e.g., at the airport upon arrival in Australia).
- A previously held BVE was cancelled due to criminal offenses.
Rights and Limitations of Bridging Visa E
Travel Rights
You are not allowed to travel while holding a BVE. If you leave Australia, the BVE will end immediately, and you will not be able to return.
Work Right
Generally, you will not be permitted to work. However, if you are in financial hardship and can demonstrate a compelling need to work, the Department of Home Affairs may grant you a new BVE with work rights.
Re-Entry Ban or Exclusion Period
If you hold or have held a BVE that was granted more than 28 days after your substantive visa expired, a three-year re-entry ban may apply. This ban cannot be removed, but if you are applying for a temporary visa, you may request to have the re-entry ban set aside for that application only. For more details, click here.
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