Resident Return Visas for Australia
A Resident Return Visa (RRV) allows Australian permanent residents and former permanent residents to maintain or regain the ability to travel internationally and return to Australia as a permanent resident.
- Subclass 155 Resident Return visa
- Subclass 157 Resident Return visa
Whic Resident Return visa you qualify for will vary depending on how long you resided in Australia.
If you have been residing in Australia for 2 out of the last 5 years
- You qualify for a 5-year RRV (Subclass 155).
- This is the simplest pathway for an RRV as no additional ties or compelling reasons need to be demonstrated.
If you have not been residing in Australia for 2 out of the last 5 years, and have been outside of Australia for up to 5 years
- You may still qualify for an RRV, but you’ll need to demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are beneficial to the country.
- If these ties exist, you may receive an RRV valid for 1 year.
If you have been out of Australia for any length of time longer than 5 years
- You need to demonstrate compelling reasons for your absence.
- Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
