Guest polkadot Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I wonder if anyone can help from their knowledge / experience with Bridging Visa Type B. I am planning to go to the States for a holiday and visiting a friend during the upcoming easter break. I applied for GSM 885 visa on Aug-2010, and currently on Bridging Visa A, obviously. My questions: 1) Is tourism/visiting a friend a valid/substantial reason for applying a bridging visa b, or is that too brutally honest? Because I really want a holiday.... I have a full time job, have enough savings to go, and have enough annual leaves saved up.. Thats about the reason I want to travel OUTSIDE australia. Otherwise what do you suggest I should put as reason? 2) When is generally the best time to apply? Obviously I want to secure my plane ticket ASAP so I can get the best fare available. So for me personally the sooner I can get the BVB the better. Can anyone suggest with DIAC is it better to apply BVB closer to the date of intended departure or way ahead before? Appreciate your response and thanks in advance. Cheers:notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo76 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 WE have been on a bridging visa A for over 2 years and have left the country twice now - never had any kind of problems getting a bridging visa B - you are paying for it after all lol First one was for a holiday and second to get married but they didn't ask - we went into the immigration, paid and got it there and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest polkadot Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi Sambo76, thanks for replying. Just the sort of response i was expecting. When you were granted bvb, did your bvb start from the day you applied? Do you know if its better to apply soon or better wait closer to my departure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo76 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 It was granted at the date you applied and you got 3 months from then, so it would be better nearer the time I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It was granted at the date you applied and you got 3 months from then, so it would be better nearer the time I would think. Hi, I've been following the posts and would like more information please... I'm all set to go on pilgrimage to Israel, but I'd like to know if I can get more than 3 months for BVB? It's just that I need time to finalize everything here, return to my home country and then head off to Israel. If the BVB comes too soon, then I may not have enough time overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saanii Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I went overseas a few times with Bridging visa B and I didn't have to prove anything at all. But last time, officer told me I'd need to produce proof in future. So maybe it depends on the officer at the time. My reason last time was 'visiting family & friend'. And I didnt go back home for 1 and half year before that, so she said it was ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PissLUR Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 if i'm not mistaken, you can get up to 1 year now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 if i'm not mistaken, you can get up to 1 year now Yes, I've been reading a lot about the variations here on the forums. One person saying the maximum is 88 days and a few saying they could go off for 6 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PissLUR Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yes, I've been reading a lot about the variations here on the forums. One person saying the maximum is 88 days and a few saying they could go off for 6 months! i have read the form to apply bridging type b. it doesnt actually specify how long you are allowed to travel but YOU have to make an application or a request to THEM, specifying the intended stay. i would say if you have reason(s), then they may approve it on case by case basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 i have read the form to apply bridging type b. it doesnt actually specify how long you are allowed to travel but YOU have to make an application or a request to THEM, specifying the intended stay. i would say if you have reason(s), then they may approve it on case by case basis Ah, I see. That makes it much clearer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepywombat Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This is what my CO emailed me in relation to a similar query... "Re your query on Bridging visa B, it is possible to apply for such visa which is valid for one year instead of just for few months. Please ensure to provide any relevant information in the application form (Form 1006) when you apply for Bridging visa B." HTH Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This is what my CO emailed me in relation to a similar query... "Re your query on Bridging visa B, it is possible to apply for such visa which is valid for one year instead of just for few months. Please ensure to provide any relevant information in the application form (Form 1006) when you apply for Bridging visa B." HTH Cx Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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