Resident Return Visas

A Resident Return Visa (RRV) allows permanent residents and former citizens of Australia to re-enter the country as residents. It ensures that individuals who have been granted permanent residency maintain their status and rights to live in Australia even if they have spent extended periods outside the country. It has a number of subclass options, depending on the visa holder’s situation. Seeking the assistance of a Registered Migration Agent will ensure the correct subclass is applied for, depending on the eligibility status of the applicant.

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Types of Australian Resident Return Visa Subclass Options

The following Resident Return Visa Subclass options are available:

Resident Return Visa – Subclass 155

The Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155) is designed for current or former Australian permanent residents who wish to travel internationally and maintain their status as a permanent resident. This visa allows individuals to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident after their initial five-year visa has expired or is about to expire.

Resident Return Visa – Subclass 157

The Resident Return Visa (Subclass 157) is designed for former Australian permanent residents who have lost or have had their permanent residency status expire. This visa allows individuals to regain their permanent residency status and return to Australia.

Former Resident Visa – Subclass 151

The Former Resident Visa (Subclass 151) is a visa option for individuals who were once Australian permanent residents and want to return to Australia as permanent residents. This visa is designed for individuals who have spent a significant period of their lives in Australia but have since lost their permanent resident status.

Apply for a Resident Return Visas

The first step in applying for a Resident Return Visas is to get in touch with the team at K1 Migration and arrange a discovery call. Understanding your background and your goals will ensure we develop the right visa pathway that suits your circumstances.

We take each step with you and provide help and advice throughout your migration journey.

Step 1
Once you reach out to K1 Migration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.
Step 2
From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.
Step 3
Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Resident Return Visa (RRV)?

The Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 and 157) allows Australian permanent residents, former permanent residents, and former citizens to:

Re-enter Australia after traveling overseas.
Maintain their permanent residency status.
Travel in and out of Australia for a specified period.

Without a valid RRV or Australian citizenship, permanent residents cannot re-enter Australia if their original visa's travel facility has expired.

Who is eligible for a Resident Return Visa?

You may be eligible for a Resident Return Visa if you:

Hold or have held an Australian permanent residency visa.
Were a former Australian citizen and lost citizenship before April 4, 2002.
Meet the residency requirement:
- Lived in Australia as a permanent resident for at least 2 years in the last 5 years (Subclass 155).
- If you don’t meet this requirement, you must have strong ties to Australia (business, cultural, employment, or personal ties).

What is the difference between the Subclass 155 and 157 Visas?

Subclass 155 (Long-Term Resident Return Visa):
- Granted for up to 5 years if you meet the residency requirement.
- Granted for 1 year if you have substantial ties to Australia but don’t meet the residency requirement.
Subclass 157 (Short-Term Resident Return Visa):
- Granted for 3 months in compassionate or compelling circumstances for those who have spent less than 2 years in Australia but need to return temporarily.

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