Residence and citizenship
Resident Return Visa
Allows Australian permanent residents to maintain or renew travel facility to Australia.
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What this pathway provides.
The Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 / 157) supports permanent residents who need to maintain or renew their travel facility in connection with Australia.
- Travel facility pathway for permanent residents
- Relevant for residence continuity and travel planning
- Can be important before overseas travel
Suitability
Who this visa may suit.
- Permanent residents needing renewed travel rights
- Former residents planning return to Australia
Requirements
What generally needs to be established.
- Permanent resident status or relevant former status position
- Residence or ties considerations depending on the case
- Supporting travel and background documents
- Other pathway-specific requirements
Process
A considered sequence.
- 01
Review travel validity, residence history and ties to Australia
- 02
Confirm whether the stronger 155 or narrower 157 position is the better fit
- 03
Prepare residence, travel and ties evidence
- 04
Apply before travel disruption becomes a practical problem
Material considerations
Issues to understand before proceeding.
- Insufficient evidence of residence ties
- Travel validity issues being left too late
- Weak documentation of time spent in or connection to Australia
Related information
Other detailed visa pathways.
Begin with clarity
Understand whether this pathway fits your position.
A consultation considers eligibility, evidence, timing, risk and the objective behind the application.
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