{"id":18199,"date":"2023-07-19T05:50:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T05:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/?p=18199"},"modified":"2024-10-23T06:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T06:53:43","slug":"bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridging Visa B: Apply for BVB using ImmiAccount in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridging Visa B or BVB, a temporary visa that allows individuals to travel to and from Australia within a specific timeframe. <em><strong>You normally require a BVB if your last BVB has expired and you need to travel outside Australia.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some individuals do not need a separate BVB because they have already been given a BVB by the <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/already-have-a-visa\/check-visa-details-and-conditions\/check-conditions-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Visa Entitlement Verification Online System<\/a> or VEVO, but more on that later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-673d28334db9f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 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Bridging Visa B?\">What is Bridging Visa B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#What_Is_The_Purpose_of_BVB\" title=\"What Is The Purpose of BVB?\">What Is The Purpose of BVB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#What_are_the_Eligibility_Criteria_for_Bridging_Visa_B\" title=\"What are the Eligibility Criteria for Bridging Visa B\">What are the Eligibility Criteria for Bridging Visa B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#What_Are_The_Conditions_for_Bridging_Visa_B\" title=\"What Are The Conditions for Bridging Visa B\">What Are The Conditions for Bridging Visa B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#What_is_the_Cost_and_Processing_Time_for_Bridging_Visa_B\" title=\"What is the Cost and Processing Time for Bridging Visa B?\">What is the Cost and Processing Time for Bridging Visa B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#How_can_you_Apply_for_Bridging_Visa_B\" title=\"How can you Apply for Bridging Visa B\">How can you Apply for Bridging Visa B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#How_Long_can_You_Stay_with_Bridging_Visa_B\" title=\"How Long can You Stay with Bridging Visa B?\">How Long can You Stay with Bridging Visa B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#What_to_do_Next\" title=\"What to do Next?\">What to do Next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Bridging_Visa_B\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Bridging Visa B\">Frequently Asked Questions on Bridging Visa B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/07\/19\/bridging-visa-b-apply-for-bvb-using-immiaccount-in-2023\/#Related_Articles\" title=\"Related Articles:\">Related Articles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bridging_Visa_B\"><\/span><b>What is Bridging Visa B?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BVB is a temporary visa that <strong>allows single or multiple travel opportunities to people living in Australia<\/strong>. Its validity is around 35 days and you need to apply for a new BVB if the validity on your last BVB is insufficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Purpose_of_BVB\"><\/span><b>What Is The Purpose of BVB?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a <strong>Bridging Visa B<\/strong>, you<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are allowed to stay within the premises of Australia until the department has taken a final decision on your substantive visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reside in Australia until your judicial review application is processed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit Australia and then return to it within a time limit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can work if your BVB allows it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Eligibility_Criteria_for_Bridging_Visa_B\"><\/span><b>What are the Eligibility Criteria for Bridging Visa B<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can submit an <strong>application for BVB<\/strong> only if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You already possess a substantive visa. Your application for the same is with the department.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should have a bridging visa (BVB or <a href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/06\/05\/bridging-visa-a-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>BVA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have applied for a judicial review within the required time limit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document of explanation regarding your reason for travel to and from Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet character requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Conditions_for_Bridging_Visa_B\"><\/span><b>What Are The Conditions for Bridging Visa B<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the conditions for BVB.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to be within the premises of Australia when you apply<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the visa is granted, you have to be within Australia\u2019s premises.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Cost_and_Processing_Time_for_Bridging_Visa_B\"><\/span><b>What is the Cost and Processing Time for Bridging Visa B?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The cost of the bridging Visa B is <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AUD165.00<\/strong>. The processing time is not mentioned on the department of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaffairs.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>Australian Home Affairs website.<\/strong><\/a> Please note that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depending upon the number of family members who apply for this visa, the cost and processing time may vary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_Apply_for_Bridging_Visa_B\"><\/span><b>How can you Apply for Bridging Visa B<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application process for Bridging Visa B is quite simple. Here are the details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.38972%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Steps<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 90.5277%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.38972%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 90.5277%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you apply, make sure you have a BVA or BVB. Also, make sure you apply for your BVB at least 2 weeks before the day of your travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.38972%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 90.5277%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather all your documents (like identity or proof, character certification e.t.c.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.38972%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 90.5277%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for this visa through ImmiAccount if you applied for your substantive visa or judicial review through <a href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/06\/02\/how-to-create-immiaccount-for-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>ImmiAccount.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.38972%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 90.5277%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The department notifies you once after receiving your application but does not give updates on the application. You have to wait for a final decision<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.38972%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 90.5277%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final outcome of your visa comes and you will be notified of the reason for acceptance or rejection of your BVB application.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_can_You_Stay_with_Bridging_Visa_B\"><\/span><b>How Long can You Stay with Bridging Visa B?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Bridging Visa B ceases when<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application for your substantive visa is rejected\/refused<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your application for judicial review is determined.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You withdraw your bridging Visa form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 days have passed since your BVB was granted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_Next\"><\/span><b>What to do Next?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no fixed time for an emergency to strike you. <strong>If you need to travel to and from Australia and you do not have the right Bridging Visa, having BVB can help solve your problem.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But like all visas processed, this one is also tiresome. There are a lot of conditions and requirements you have to fulfill. Luckily for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>The Migration<\/strong><\/a> can help take that burden off your shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With efficient and qualified migrant agents at your disposal, you can now rely on professionals to help you through the process. We understand your urgency and we will make sure to not leave your visa grant to chance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script id=\"setmore_script\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src = \"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-content\/plugins\/setmore-appointments\/script\/setmoreFancyBox.js\"><\/script><a id=\"Setmore_button_iframe\" style=\"float:none\" href=https:\/\/booking.setmore.com\/scheduleappointment\/7f6b62fe-e7f8-4ce0-adad-8e380214ef4d?lang=> <img border=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.setmore.com\/setmore\/images\/2.0\/Settings\/book-now-black.svg\" alt=\"Book an appointment with Personnel Calendar using SetMore\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Bridging_Visa_B\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions on Bridging Visa B<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1. Can I work in Australia with a bridging Visa B?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A1.<\/strong> Yes, but only if your bridging Visa B allows it. Your grant letter will mention if you are restricted to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Am I Permitted to add My Family in my BVB Application?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A2.<\/strong> Yes, you can, but only if you and your family members filled out the application for the substantive visa together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Can I Return To Australia If The Validity Of My BVB Ends?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A3.<\/strong> If your BVB ends before you re-enter Australia, you can not return to the country. You will need a new substantive visa for that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>Related Articles:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 entry-title color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/06\/05\/bridging-visa-a-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-kmt=\"1\">Bridging Visa A (Subclass 010): Process, Eligibility and Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 entry-title color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/06\/02\/bridging-visa-c-subclass-030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-kmt=\"1\">Bridging VISA C (Subclass 030): Process, Eligibility &amp; Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 entry-title color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/2023\/06\/02\/how-to-create-immiaccount-for-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-kmt=\"1\">How to Create ImmiAccount for Australian Visa Applications in 2023!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bridging Visa B or BVB, a temporary visa that allows individuals to travel to and from Australia within a specific timeframe. You normally require a BVB if your last BVB has expired and you need to travel outside Australia.\u00a0 Some individuals do not need a separate BVB because they have already been given a BVB&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":18208,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spt_transcript":""},"categories":[208],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18199"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18199"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24292,"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18199\/revisions\/24292"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themigration.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}