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Form 1006: Application for a Bridging Visa B
Form 1006 is the official application for a Bridging Visa B, which lets you travel outside Australia while you hold a bridging visa. You must complete and submit this form to get permission to leave and re-enter Australia during your bridging visa period.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1006 - Application for a Bridging Visa B
Form 1006 is the official application for a Bridging Visa B, which lets you travel outside Australia while you hold a bridging visa. You must complete and submit this form to get permission to leave and re-enter Australia during your bridging visa period.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not answering all questions or not providing required documents, which can delay or refuse your application.
- 2Leaving Australia before getting approval, which can cancel your bridging visa.
- 3Not answering every question on the form, leading to delays or refusal.
- 4Not including required supporting documents, like evidence of your travel plans.
- 5Paying the wrong fee or not paying at all, which can stop your application.
Plain English
If you're on a bridging visa and need to go overseas, this is the form you use to ask for permission to travel. You fill it out, send it in, and pay a fee. Make sure you answer everything and include any documents they ask for, or your application might be delayed or refused.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline in the form, but you should apply well before your planned travel date. It's best to submit it as soon as you know you need to travel, so you have time to get approval.
- 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
- Use this form if you hold a bridging visa and need permission to travel outside Australia and return.
- Complete the form in English and answer all questions in full.
- You may need to provide supporting documents and evidence as requested.
- You must sign the form and keep a copy for your records.
- Pay the application fee online through ImmiAccount before submitting the paper form.
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Use this form or another form?
If you need a bridging visa without travel permission
This form is specifically for Bridging Visa B, which includes travel permission
✓ Confirm your visa subclass and travel needs before applying
Check the Department's website for the correct form
If you need to change or extend a different type of bridging visa
Different bridging visas have different conditions and forms
✓ Verify your current visa status and options
See the Department's website for applicable forms
If you are applying for a substantive visa (e.g., partner, skilled)
A Bridging Visa B is not a substantive visa; it only allows travel while your substantive visa is processed
✓ Ensure you have a valid bridging visa before using this form
Use the relevant application form for that visa
Deadline or filing window
The form doesn't state a deadline, but you should apply at least several weeks before your intended travel date to allow processing time. Check the Department of Home Affairs website for current processing times.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form in English.
- 2Answer every question; if space is insufficient, attach a separate signed sheet.
- 3Sign the form as the main applicant and have all co-applicants sign.
- 4Include all required supporting documents (e.g., evidence of travel plans, financial capacity).
- 5Pay the application fee online via ImmiAccount using the Pre-Pay Paper Service.
- 6Keep a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
- 7Submit the form and payment receipt to the Department by mail or as instructed.
How to file this form
- 1Read the form instructions and the Bridging Visa B information on the Department's website.
- 2Complete the form accurately, including your personal details, visa information, and travel plans.
- 3Gather supporting documents such as your passport, current bridging visa grant notice, and evidence of the reason for travel.
- 4Pay the application fee online through ImmiAccount – select 'Pre-Pay Paper Service' and follow the prompts.
- 5Send the completed, signed form along with the payment receipt and supporting documents to the address provided on the form or the Department's website.
Known limitations
- 1You must already hold a bridging visa to apply for a Bridging Visa B.
- 2Travel permission is not guaranteed; the Department will assess your circumstances.
- 3You must comply with all conditions of your bridging visa while travelling.
- 4This form does not grant a new substantive visa; it only allows travel and return.
- 5If you leave Australia without a Bridging Visa B, your bridging visa may cease.
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Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current version of Form 1006 for a Bridging Visa B, which allows you to travel while holding a bridging visa. The design date is 10/21, so check the Department's website for any updates before applying.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that you are using the latest version of Form 1006 (design date 10/21).
- Visit the Department of Home Affairs website to confirm no newer version has been released.
- Review the instructions on the form and the Bridging Visa B webpage for any changes.
- Ensure your personal details and passport information are current before submitting.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm 1006 (design date 10/21)Application for a Bridging Visa B
- SRCInstructions on the form: complete in English, answer all questions, attach separate sheet if needed, sign, include supporting documents.
- SRCPrivacy notice references Form 1442iPrivacy notice.
- SRCMigration agents must be registered with OMARA; legal practitioners must hold a current Australian practising certificate.
- SRCAuthorised recipient appointment requires Form 956A.
- SRCPayment is made electronically through ImmiAccount using the Pre-Pay Paper Service.
- SRCThe form includes signature blocks for the main applicant and up to five co-applicants.
- SRCApplicants are advised to keep a copy of the application and all attachments.
Common confusion points
The difference between a migration agent and an authorised recipient – an agent must be registered with OMARA, while an authorised recipient can be any person you nominate to receive correspondence.
Payment must be made online before submitting the paper form – do not send cash or cheques with the form.
If you need to appoint an authorised recipient, you must complete Form 956A and attach it to this application.
The form asks for your 'current address' – this should be your residential address, not a post office box, unless otherwise instructed.
You must sign the form in ink – electronic signatures are not accepted for paper submissions.
If you have co-applicants (e.g., family members), each must sign the form and provide their own details.
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