Can I extend my BVB because auf medical treatment overseas?

sabaradina · #1 (**permalink**) 07-14-2016, 02:05 PM

Hi everyone,

i'm from Germany and have lodged my de-facto visa with my Australian boyfriend in April, we've been in a relationship for 4 years now.

I applied in May for a bridging B visa and got it granted for 3 month until the end of July. Unfortunately i am under medical treamtent here at the moment and I might not be able to get back before the 3 month run out.

Do you know if I have any chance of getting an extension on the Bridging Visa B if i provide them with official letters of a doctor? I have heard that they sometimes grant 6 month leave or even 12 month.

I would appreciate every help or a link towards a similar topic if one already existed. Thank you!

wrussell · #2 (**permalink**) 07-15-2016, 01:52 AM

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Do you know if I have any chance of getting an extension on the Bridging Visa B if i provide them with official letters of a doctor?

You must be in Australia to be granted a bridging B.

Arabella · #3 (**permalink**) 07-16-2016, 01:25 AM

I think it sounds like she already has the BVB and needs an extension on the travel part.

Mish · #4 (**permalink**) 07-16-2016, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Arabella

I think it sounds like she already has the BVB and needs an extension on the travel part.

As far as I know you can't extend a BVB they would need to apply for a new one and since they is outside Australia they can't.