Australia · Citizenship & Renewals

Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157)

A Resident Return visa lets a permanent resident or former permanent resident keep or regain the right to travel to and re-enter Australia once the travel facility on their permanent visa has expired.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Permanent residents whose five-year travel facility has expired or is about to.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Two years in Australia as a permanent resident in the last five years, for a five-year RRV
  • Or substantial ties of benefit to Australia, for a shorter visa
  • Character requirements
Process

How the process works

  1. Count your time in Australia
  2. Gather evidence of ties if needed
  3. Apply online
  4. Decision
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Travel history
  • Evidence of ties to Australia, if required
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Your permanent visa does not expire, but the right to travel on it does.

Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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