Bridging visas 804

[Charlie m]

Hi which visa do I need to apply while waiting for an 804 bridging visa thanks

[Marisawright]

42 minutes ago, Charlie m said:

Hi which visa do I need to apply while waiting for an 804 bridging visa thanks

You don't.  You apply for the 804 and your existing visa stays valid until you get the bridging visa.

[Marisawright]

Sorry @Charlie m, I had a look at some of your other posts and I think I see what you're asking.

You want to come to Australia and then apply for a parent visa onshore, yes?   In that case, you apply for an ordinary tourist visa, the same as if you're coming on holiday.  

A day or two after you arrive in Australia, you apply for the parent visa.  Your tourist visa will remain valid.  They will then grant you a bridging visa while you wait in the queue. 

You may already be aware of all the restrictions of living in Australia on the bridging visa, but just in case:

1. You are not allowed to leave Australia, even on holiday.  If you want to leave the country at any time, you must apply for permission (called a BVB), and explain why you need to go.  The application can take a while to process so it's vital to plan any travel well in advance.
    
2.  If you want to buy a home to  live in, you will have to apply for special permission from the FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board).  The fee is a few thousand dollars.  Then you will be charged up to three times the usual stamp duty on the house purchase.  This can easily add $50,000 to the cost of buying a home.
    
3. If you're receiving a British government pension, it will be frozen at today's rate - you will never receive any increases or additional benefits.  You also won't be eligible for any Australian government support because on a bridging visa, you're legally classed as a "non-resident".