Resident Return Visa
If you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. The Resident Return Visa (subclass 155 & 157) allows you to return as a permanent resident.
If you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. The Resident Return Visa (subclass 155 & 157) allows you to return as a permanent resident.
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About this visa
With this visa you can travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident until the travel facility of your visa expires. There are no limits on the number of Resident Return visas (RRV) you can apply for.
Eligibility
You must be either an Australian permanent resident, a former Australian permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled, or a former Australian citizen who lost or renounced citizenship.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about Resident Return Visas and the application process.
When an RRV application is lodged, applicants are assessed against the criteria for both subclass 155 and 157 visas. If the requirements for subclass 155 RRV are not met, and the applicant is eligible for a subclass 157 RRV, the maximum travel facility that can be granted with a subclass 157 RRV is 3 months.
Reviewed by Ilya (Eli) Bekker, Principal Migration Agent (MARN 1465541)
General information only. This page is not personal immigration advice, and reading it does not create a client relationship. Immigration law, fees and processing times change, so confirm the current position with a registered migration agent before acting.
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