Can I Apply for an Australian Permanent Visa While on a Tourist Visa in Australia?
A person who wants to apply for an Australian Permanent Visa may apply while on a tourist visa. If the tourist visa will run out while the decision is being made, the person may apply for a bridging visa.
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Bridging Visa
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There are several types of bridging visas. The one applicable to the tourist who wants to apply for a permanent visa is Bridging Visa A.
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Bridging Visa A
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This visa is for a person who wants to apply for a substantive visa. A permanent resident visa is a substantive visa.
How to Apply
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If applying for a substantive visa, that application itself will serve as an application for Bridging Visa A.
Conditions and Restrictions
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Since working is not allowed on the tourist visa, that prohibition will continue on the bridging visa. But a person can apply for permission to work and it can be granted to those who can show financial hardship or who are applying for a skills visa with a sponsoring employer.
Travel and Re-entering Australia
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To do this, one must apply for Bridging Visa B and give the reasons for travel.
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