Definition of a Substantive Visa
Australian Immigration often refers to a Substantive Visa, and this can be confusing if a person does not know what a Substantive Visa actually is.
I am aware of some people on a visitor visa thinking that was NOT a Substantive Visa. They were wrong, a visitor visa is a Substantive Visa .
The Australian Immigration Website states:
What does “Substantive visa” mean?
A substantive visa is any visa that allows the visa holder to remain temporarily in Australia other than:
- a bridging visa
- a criminal justice or enforcement visa
A Bridging Visa is NOT a Substantive visa.
Almost every other visa IS a Substantive visa.
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