TVA: From A to E, understanding different types of Australia’s Bridging Visas

How to understand the different types of Bridging Visas in Australia Credit: Monkey Business Images

In an episode of Trabaho, Visa atbp., lawyer and registered migration agent Johanna Bertumen-Nonato discussed Bridging Visas and their various types.

According to the latest data from October 2025, the number of bridging visa holders in Australia has reached over four hundred thousand.
A Bridging Visa is a temporary visa that allows applicants to remain legally in Australia while waiting for a decision on their substantive visa or visa review.
There are different types, such as Bridging Visas A, B, C, D, and E.

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