Section 73 — Bridging visas

73 Bridging visas If 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).