Protection Visa Changes From 1 November 2026: Upfront $1,863.50 ART Review Fee, Bridging Visa B Closed to Protection Applicants, and Bridging Visa E Conduct Conditions Return
Published on: 02/11/2026
From 1 Nov 2026 protection visa applicants pay $1,863.50 upfront to appeal to the ART and can no longer get a Bridging visa B. What changed, who it affects, what to do now.
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