If an applicant’s visa is refused while they are offshore can still apply again but they will be asked for a reason for a previous unsuccessful attempt. Whereas onshore candidates who get a refusal while having a bridging visa will be barred by Section 48 to reapply for another visa onshore except for some special visas. However, if the applicant’s visa application is refused while having another substantive visa, Section 48 will not restrain them from applying for another visa.