Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsIf the Minister is satisfied that an eligible non - citizen satisfies the criteria for a bridging visa as prescribed under subsection 31(3), the Minister may grant a bridging visa permitting the non - citizen to remain in, or to travel to, enter and remain in Australia:
(a) during a specified period; or
(b) until a specified event happens.
Note: A bridging visa may be granted to an eligible non - citizen on application, or without an application, made by the eligible non - citizen (see section 45).