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Form 1006: Application for a Bridging Visa B

This form is an Application for a Bridging Visa B, issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use it when you need temporary visa status while your main visa application is being processed.

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Form Overview

Home Affairs Form 1006 - Application for a Bridging Visa B

This form is an Application for a Bridging Visa B, issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use it when you need temporary visa status while your main visa application is being processed.

The form captures details about your current visa status and the reason you need the Bridging Visa B. It confirms when your existing visa expires.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1Do not forget to attach evidence proving why you need this Bridging Visa B.
  • 2Not linking the application correctly in ImmiAccount
  • 3Using outdated passport details
  • 4Failing to state the reason for needing the Bridging Visa B clearly
  • 5Submitting without attaching supporting evidence (e.g., current visa grant letter)

Plain English

Think of this as a temporary 'holding ticket' from the government. It keeps your legal status active in Australia while they look at your bigger visa case. This helps prevent gaps in your stay.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: Submit this form before your current visa officially runs out of time. This prevents you from becoming an unlawful non-citizen in Australia.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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What this form is for

  • You need temporary visa status while waiting for another visa decision.
  • Your primary visa application is still being assessed by the Department of Home Affairs.
  • You cannot wait for a standard visa outcome and need immediate bridging coverage.
  • This form specifically requests a Bridging Visa B, not other types.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

You are waiting for a new visa decision

This form keeps your status active while Home Affairs processes your main application.

✓ Double-check that you selected the correct type of bridging visa.

Application for Bridging Visa B (Form 1006)

Your current visa is about to expire soon

You need this form to apply for a temporary stay before your old visa runs out.

✓ Ensure the expiry date on your current visa matches what you put here.

Application for Bridging Visa B (Form 1006)

You applied online but haven't received confirmation yet

This confirms you are waiting and need status while Home Affairs reviews everything in ImmiAccount.

✓ Check that your application reference number is correct on this form.

Application for Bridging Visa B (Form 1006)

You have a complex situation or multiple visa applications running

You might need to submit this alongside other forms to cover all bases until the final decision.

✓ List every relevant visa type you are waiting for in the details section.

Application for Bridging Visa B (Form 1006)

Deadline or filing window

The ideal time is just before your existing visa expiry date. If you wait too long, you risk an automatic visa cancellation notice.

Before you submit

  1. 1Ensure all personal details match your passport exactly.
  2. 2Attach clear copies of your current visa grant notice or entry stamp.
  3. 3Confirm you have correctly identified *why* you need a Bridging Visa B.
  4. 4Make sure to upload evidence supporting your pending application (e.g., receipt number).
  5. 5Double-check the contact information provided for follow-up.

How to file this form

  1. 1Complete all sections of Form 1006 thoroughly and accurately.
  2. 2Gather all required supporting documentation related to your main visa application.
  3. 3Upload or mail the completed form and documents through the appropriate channel (e.g., ImmiAccount).
  4. 4Note down the transaction ID or receipt number provided upon submission.

Known limitations

  1. 1This form only applies for a Bridging Visa B; it is not a universal temporary stay permit.
  2. 2The grant of this visa depends entirely on the status and type of your pending application.
  3. 3It does not guarantee a specific length of stay, though it provides temporary coverage.
  4. 4Not confirmed in official source (specific processing timelines are subject to change).

Field map

Compact field-by-field guide

7 fields

Applicant

3 items

Full Name

Your name exactly as shown in your passport.

Requiredtext
Date of Birth

Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).

Requireddate
Passport / Document Details

Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.

Requiredtext

Contact

1 items

Contact and Address

Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.

Requiredtext

Request

1 items

Type of Application

The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.

Requiredselect

Evidence

1 items

Supporting Documents

Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.

Requiredtext

Declaration

1 items

Declaration and Signature

Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
HOME_AFFAIRS

This form is used to apply for a Bridging Visa B. It provides temporary visa status while the Department of Home Affairs processes your main application.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check the date of the current version against the Department of Home Affairs website.
  • Confirm if there are new required supporting documents listed on the cover sheet.
  • Verify the specific subclass number your main application relates to.
  • Look for any changes regarding processing time expectations noted by the agency.

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Quick Facts

Anyone applying for a new visa or extension who needs immediate, short-term permission to remain in Australia uses this form.
The form captures details about your current visa status and the reason you need the Bridging Visa B. It confirms when your existing visa expires.
Submit this form before your current visa officially runs out of time. This prevents you from becoming an unlawful non-citizen in Australia.
You usually submit this through ImmiAccount, which is the Department of Home Affairs' online portal. Sometimes a paper copy can be mailed or lodged at a service centre.
Submitting it late means your visa might lapse before approval. Errors could cause delays in getting your Bridging Visa B issued.
Log into ImmiAccount and select the application option for Form 1006. Fill out all sections clearly, ensuring dates match your passport and current visa grant letter. Attach copies of relevant documents as requested by the portal.

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Sources

  • SRCForm Name: Application for a Bridging Visa B
  • SRCForm Number: 1006
  • SRCIssuing Agency: Department of Home Affairs (HOME_AFFAIRS)
  • SRCPurpose: Temporary visa status while main application is processed

Common confusion points

Confusing it with a Bridging Visa A (which often covers entry/processing from overseas).

Not clearly stating *why* the main application requires bridging coverage.

Submitting without proof of the pending application itself.

Assuming the BVB automatically grants unlimited stay—it has conditions.

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