# Grant of Bridging R (Class WR) visa without application

> reg-2.25AA — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

2.25AA Grant of Bridging R (Class WR) visa without application
          (1) This regulation applies to an eligible non-citizen if:
               (a) the eligible non-citizen is an unlawful non-citizen; and
               (b) section 195A of the Act is not available to the Minister in relation to the
                    grant of a visa to the eligible non-citizen.
          (2) Despite anything in Schedule 1 and Divisions 070.2 to 070.4 of Part 070 of
              Schedule 2, the Minister may grant the eligible non-citizen a Bridging R (Class
              WR) visa if the Minister is satisfied that, at the time of decision, the eligible
              non-citizen’s removal from Australia is not reasonably practicable.
               Note 1:   See Divisions 070.5 and 070.6 of Part 070 of Schedule 2 for when the visa is in effect
                         and the conditions to which it is subject.
               Note 2:   The Minister must not grant the eligible non-citizen a visa under this subregulation
                         while a community safety order made in relation to the non-citizen is in force (see
                         paragraph 76AA(7)(b) of the Act).