If you are waiting for the decision on a substantive or permanent visa and want to see family or holiday, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia. If granted a visa, you must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws. Learn more about
visa conditions.
Use
Visa Finder to find the appropriate visa.
Visitor visas
Visitor visas are for genuine visitors. You must intend to stay temporarily in Australia. If you are not a genuine visitor, we may cancel your visa. To find the appropriate Visitor visa use
Visa Finder.
You can’t work on a Visitor visa, even if you are awaiting the outcome of a substantive or permanent visa application to work in Australia.
You can study or train for up to 3 months on a Visitor visa. If your main reason for travelling to Australia is to study for longer than 3 months, a
Student visa may be more appropriate.
If you are awaiting the outcome of a Student visa, you should not travel on a Visitor visa for the purpose of commencing your studies.
Travel on a Bridging visa
Bridging visas let you stay in Australia lawfully while your immigration status is resolved. Only a Bridging visa B (BVB) will let you leave and re-enter Australia while you wait for a decision on a substantive visa. If you depart Australia with another type of bridging visa in effect then that visa will cease.
BVBs are granted with a defined travel period.
When we determine the BVB travel period we will consider:
- why you want to travel
- when we are likely to make a decision on your substantive visa application
For more information visit
Travel on a Bridging visa.
