Some bridging visa refusal or cancellation decisions can be reviewed, but not every decision has the same review pathway.
A decision to refuse or cancel a bridging visa can be merits-reviewable in some circumstances. If you receive a bridging visa refusal, the notice should explain any review rights.
A bridging visa can also be cancelled if a cancellation power applies. If a visa is cancelled, it ceases on cancellation.
Some character-related decisions are treated differently. A bridging visa can be deemed refused or cancelled if another visa application is refused, or another visa you hold is cancelled, under certain character powers. A deemed refusal or cancellation in those circumstances is not merits-reviewable, although it may be set aside or revoked if the related character decision is set aside or revoked.
Last checked and reviewed 14 August 2026.