Subclass 050 — Bridging Visa E (BVE) — Australia — immi.wiki

The Subclass 050 Bridging Visa E (BVE) allows a person to remain lawfully in Australia while they make arrangements to leave Australia, finalise an outstanding immigration matter, or wait for a decision on a request for Ministerial Intervention. It is one of two BVE subclasses — the other, Subclass 051, is for protection visa applicants.

The Subclass 050 BVE is typically granted to:

• Unlawful non-citizens who approach the Department to regularise their status before departing
• Persons whose substantive visa has been refused and who need time to arrange departure or pursue a review or Ministerial Intervention request
• Persons released from immigration detention who need time to resolve their status

The Subclass 050 generally carries condition 8101 (no work). The Department may require the holder to sign a Code of Behaviour as a condition of the BVE — this is required for persons found in criminal activity or other specified circumstances.

The Subclass 050 BVE is available to:

• Unlawful non-citizens who apply for it to remain lawful while making departure arrangements or pursuing immigration remedies
• Persons whose substantive visa has been refused or cancelled and who do not hold any other bridging visa
• Persons who are the subject of immigration enforcement activity and who require lawful status while their situation is resolved

The BVE is a last-resort bridging visa in many cases. It is not a long-term visa — it is granted for the period the Department considers necessary to finalise the person's immigration arrangements.

Applications for the Subclass 050 BVE are lodged online through ImmiAccount or through the Department directly. For current application requirements, guidance, and the Code of Behaviour form, refer to the DHA Bridging Visa E page.

The Subclass 050 BVE carries condition 8101 (no work) unless the Department specifically grants work rights. No travel rights apply — departure from Australia will cause the BVE to cease. The holder may be required to comply with a Code of Behaviour, which sets out conduct obligations, reporting requirements, and the consequences of breaching the code.

For current conditions, refer to the DHA conditions check page.