Resident Return Visas
The Resident Return visa (RRV) in Australia is for current or former Australian permanent residents, and former Australian citizens, who wish to re-enter Australia as permanent residents. While a permanent residency visa allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely, the travel facility, which permits you to leave and re-enter the country, usually expires after five years. To renew this travel facility, you need to apply for a Resident Return Visa.
There are two main subclasses of Resident Return visas, Subclass 155 and Subclass 157.
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Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a Resident Return visa, you generally need to be one of the following:
Subclass 155 Visa With A 5-Year Travel Facility
If you do not meet the two-year residence requirement, you may still be eligible for a Subclass 155 visa with a 1-year travel facility if you can demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Common Questions To Return Resident Visas
What are the prerequisites for a Return Resident Visa?
• Easy path: You've lived in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen for at least 2 out of the last 5 years (730 days total)
• Harder path: You haven't met the 2-year rule but can demonstrate substantial ties to Australia — employment, business ownership, property, close family, or cultural involvement
• Last resort (157): You have compelling and compassionate reasons for your absence and limited ties
How difficult is the process for a Return Resident Visa?
If you're relying on substantial ties, it becomes genuinely challenging.
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How much does a Return Resident Visa Cost?
Professional fees dependents on the complexity.
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How do I begin?
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