<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The brother of a </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span> chef who died in a motorbike crash in Bali has been dealt a fresh blow.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Davide Vulpis was on a holiday with friends last Monday when the tragedy unfolded on the popular Indonesian island.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Originally from </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/italy" rel="" target="" title="Italy"><span>Italy</span></a><span>, the 35-year-old had been living in Sydney for a year and working at Italian restaurant Cibaria at the Manly Pacific Hotel on the northern beaches.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/merrylands-stabbing-western-sydney/44aaf498-04eb-4ff3-9fa1-e2f1fef3feed"><strong><span>One dead, two fighting for life after 'random' daytime stabbing attack</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His devastated family will farewell the chef in Italy at a funeral later this month, but his younger brother Christian will likely be unable to join them to say a final goodbye as he is living in Australia on a Bridging Visa C (BVC).</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Under the visa's conditions, if you leave Australia while on a BVC, you will not be able to return on it.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 29-year-old, who lives in Sydney, fears leaving the country would risk his future with his partner.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/davide-vulpis-tragic-twist-after-sydney-chef-dies-in-motorbike-crash-in-bali/b92349bc-dc86-41b0-b187-f61cd411cd74" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"All I wanted was the chance to say goodbye and see him one last time," he told nine.com.au.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I honestly feel like I'm living in a nightmare.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I'm not asking for anything more than the chance to say goodbye to my brother.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Instead, it feels like a part of me has been ripped away."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/star-casino-pyrmont-man-charged-over-allegedly-damaging-35-cars-sydney/7a1b4b5a-15d3-4fb4-ac8d-264ffdf68cdc"><strong><span>Man 'armed with traffic cone' causes $100k damage to cars at Sydney casino</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Christian said his older brother was a very important person in his life who helped him face and overcome his fears "like a true older brother".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He was full of joy and happiness, and he shared that with everyone around him - friends, relatives, acquaintances, everyone," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"For our family, he was a pillar of strength, always ready to support us and help solve problems, even from far away."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The family has had an outpouring of support since the popular chef's death.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>An online fundraiser has raised more than $11,000 for cremation costs in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bali" rel="" target="" title="Bali"><span>Bali</span></a><span>, legal and documentation fees, transportation of his ashes back to Italy and associated funeral consulate expenses.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He was an extraordinary person, and losing him is a pain that words can't fully explain," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"But his love, his smile, and the memories we shared will stay with us forever.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We will carry him in our hearts for the rest of our lives."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A Department of Home Affairs spokesperson said visa eligibility was based on individual circumstances.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Bridging visas allow the visa holder to stay lawfully in Australia while they are dealing with the department on a range of matters, including an outstanding visa application or the review of a refused visa application," the spokesperson said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"People holding an in effect Bridging Visa C are able to depart Australia, however, the BVC will cease on departure, and they will need to obtain another visa to return to Australia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The client needs to apply for, and meet the set criteria, to be granted a visa to return to Australia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There is no guarantee that another visa will be granted.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Applications lodged in Australia generally require the applicant to be in Australia at the time of decision.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Applications lodged outside Australia generally require the applicant to be outside Australia at the time the visa is granted."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank" title=""><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>