Bridging Visas
Bridging Visa B (BVB / Subclass 020) — Travel From Australia
If you're waiting for a visa decision in Australia and need to travel overseas, a Bridging Visa B lets you leave and return without cancelling your visa.
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If you're waiting for a visa decision in Australia and need to travel overseas, a Bridging Visa B lets you leave and return without cancelling your visa.
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