Resident Return Visa

Purpose: Current/ former Australian Permanent Residents and former Australian Citizens to re-enter Australia after travelling overseas. This visa will allow you to maintain your status as an Australian Permanent Resident upon your return to Australia.

Eligibility

If you do not meet the requirements for Five Year Resident Return visa (subclass 155) your application will be assessed against the criteria for 3 Month Resident Return visa (subclass 155)or 1 Year Resident Return visa (subclass 155)

PURPOSE

  • Allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely
  • Allows you to leave and enter Australia as often as you want, within the validity period of the visa, while maintaining your status as a permanent resident

RESIDENT RETURN SUBCLASS 155 VISA

You must provide evidence that proves:

  • You have substantial business, cultural, employment or personal ties of benefit to Australia
  • A compelling reason for your absence