This page gives you legal information about bridging visas. A ‘bridging visa’ is a visa that means you can live lawfully in the community while the Department is making a decision about your visa application. If your bridging visa is being cancelled, read this page on visa cancellations.
How do I get permission to work on my visa?
This factsheet is published by Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS). It was updated in January 2023.
This explains how you can apply to work in Australia if you have a bridging visa.
How do I get an ImmiCard?
This factsheet is published by Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS). It was updated in November 2022.
This explains how you can apply to get an identity card (called an ImmiCard).
What is the Code of Behaviour and how does it affect me?
This factsheet is published by Victoria Legal Aid. It was published in 2018.
The Australian Government now makes you sign a ‘Code of Behaviour’. This explains what this means for you.
