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Purpose

This form is used to apply for a Bridging visa D (subclass 040 or 041), a short-term visa for a person who is unable to lodge a valid substantive visa application, or who cannot or does not want to make one at that time. It provides limited lawful status pending resolution of their situation.

Who lodges it

The applicant seeking the bridging visa, or a person authorised to act on their behalf.

When it is used

Used when a person in Australia cannot make a valid substantive visa application, or cannot or does not wish to make one, and needs short-term lawful status; the visa carries a no-work condition and may require attendance at an interview.

Official form

Open the Department's own PDF or instructions page.

Open official form 1007