# Grant of Bridging A (Class WA), Bridging C (Class WC) and Bridging E (Class WE) visas without application

> reg-2.21B — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

2.21B Grant of Bridging A (Class WA), Bridging C (Class WC) and Bridging E
         (Class WE) visas without application
          (1) This regulation applies if a non-citizen who is in Australia, but not in
              immigration clearance, has made:
                (a) a valid application for a visa on form 601E, form 48ME, form 1419 or
                    form 1419 (Internet); or
               (b) a valid oral application for a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa; or
                (c) a valid application under regulation 2.07AK; or
               (d) a valid application for a Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB) visa;
              and the application has not been finally determined.
          (2) Despite anything in Schedule 1, the Minister may grant the non-citizen a
              Bridging A (Class WA) visa, a Bridging C (Class WC) visa or a Bridging E
              (Class WE) visa if the Minister is satisfied that:
                (a) at the time of decision, the non-citizen meets:
                      (i) the criteria to be satisfied by an applicant for the visa at the time of
                          application; and







                      (ii) the criteria to be satisfied by an applicant for the visa at the time of
                           decision; and
                 (b) the circumstances applicable to the grant exist in relation to the non-citizen.