Bridging Visa Work Rights: Bridging Visa A (Subclass 010)

Information checked 31 October 2026.

Whether a Bridging visa A (BVA, subclass 010) holder can work depends on the conditions that apply to their BVA. Some BVAs allow work and some restrict it, so the only way to know is to check the conditions on the worker's own grant.

Work rights and key limits

• The holder might be allowed to work, depending on the visa conditions that apply to their BVA.
• Home Affairs points holders to VEVO to see whether they have work restrictions.
• A holder whose BVA does not let them work, or restricts work, can apply for another BVA that lets them work. They usually have to show financial hardship.

What to check before they start

1. Don't assume a bridging visa carries the same work rights as the worker's previous visa. Check the BVA's own conditions.
2. If the BVA restricts work, wait until the worker holds a visa that allows the work before they start.
3. With the worker's consent, check their visa and its conditions through VEVO before they start, and keep the result on file.
4. It is against the law to hire a non-citizen who does not hold a valid visa, or to have them do work that goes against their visa conditions.

RefChecks runs a Right to Work check through VEVO: the worker gives consent and their details, and you get their visa, its conditions and expiry in their report. Related: Partner visa (temporary) (subclass 820), condition 8101.

Official sources

• Home Affairs: Bridging visa A (subclass 010)
• Home Affairs: information for employers and labour hire organisations

General information only, not migration advice. For advice about a specific visa, speak to a registered migration agent.