EMC Australia / Subclass 040 / 041
Days, not months — an emergency visa when you are already in trouble.
A BVD is a very short bridging visa, often used when you are already unlawful or about to be. It is not a plan. If you need a BVD, you need advice the same day.
This is for you if
Who this page is for
- You are unlawful or about to be, and someone mentioned a BVD
How it works
What this visa asks of you
These are the parts of this visa, in the order they usually matter.
Australia
Same day
This visa buys hours or days to lodge something real, or to leave.
It is not a holding pattern.
Read about Same day
How EMC works
How we help
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Today’s status
We look at VEVO, the last visa, and whether a BVE, a valid application, or departure is the next step.
First conversation
What to bring
- Passport
- Last visa grant
- What happened when it ended
Before you apply
Things that go wrong
- Do not wait until Monday if you are unlawful today.
Questions
People ask this first
Do not plan on it. This visa is emergency status, not employment.
Start with your situation.
You do not need to memorise the subclass. Book a consultation, or send a short note.MARN 1800335 · Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Other work
This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances. Australian migration law changes. You should consult a Registered Migration Agent before you apply. EMC Australia is OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335).