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040 — Bridging visa D (BVD) - Prospective Applicant
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040 — Bridging visa D (BVD) - Prospective Applicant

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

5 days

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

Free 5-working-day emergency bridging visa for applicants in Australia correcting a failed substantive visa application, with no work rights or re-entry.

The Bridging Visa D (BVD) subclass 040 is an Australian emergency visa that prevents individuals from becoming unlawful non-citizens when their current visa expires while they are fixing a failed substantive application — such as paying the wrong fee or lodging the wrong form.

Free to apply, the BVD lasts 5 working days from grant, with no work rights (condition 8101) and no re-entry if the holder leaves Australia. All applicants and family members must be in Australia at both application and grant. Form 1007 is lodged in person at a Home Affairs office; decisions typically take 1–3 days.

This visa is ideal for people physically in Australia whose current visa is about to expire and who need a few days to correct and re-lodge a failed substantive visa application.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant5 days

Conversion Paths

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Processing1 day – 1 month
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically present in Australia.

Must not hold a substantive visa, or hold a visa that will expire within 3 working days.

Must have attempted to apply for a substantive visa but was unable to do so (e.g., incorrect form or fee).

Must intend to lodge a valid substantive visa application within 5 working days.

Must meet character requirements.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed Form 1007.

Valid passport or official identification.

Evidence of the intended substantive visa application.

Explanation of why temporary lawful status is required.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Provides temporary lawful status for 5 working days.
  • Allows time to rectify a visa application error or prepare for departure.
  • No application fee.
  • Prevents the immediate consequences of being an unlawful non-citizen.

Worth Knowing

  • Does not allow work.
  • Does not allow re-entry if you leave Australia.
  • Very short validity (5 working days).
  • Limit on the number of BVDs that can be granted to an individual.

Application Process

1

Complete Form 1007 (Application for a bridging visa D).

2

Lodge the application at an Australian Department of Home Affairs office.

3

Ensure you are in Australia at the time of application and grant.

4

Await the decision (usually processed within a few days).

Application Forms

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