IC Australia’s Guide to Navigating the Bridging Visa A Process
A bridging visa A is granted to individuals in Australia with an expired visa or a pending application. It lets them stay temporarily while their case is processed or they make departure plans. The visa enables working, studying, and limited government service access, but may come with travel or activity restrictions. However, it does not offer permanent residency opportunities or a way to stay in Australia for good. Bridging visa A helps people bridge the gap between expired or pending visas and a new substantive visa or leaving the country.