​WHAT THIS VISA LETS YOU DO

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The Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 & 157) allows you to:

• travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident until the travel validity of your visa expires 

• If you leave Australia after your visa travel validity has expired, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. If you wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident, you must apply for and be granted this visa before your arrival in Australia.

• If you are already in Australia as a permanent resident, you do not need to apply for this visa if you do not wish to travel.

• There are no limits on the number of Resident Return visas you can apply for.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR THE RESIDENT RETURN VISA (SUBCLASS 155 & 157)

To be eligible for the Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 & 157), you must:

• Be either:

  • an Australian Permanent resident

  • a former Australian permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled, or

  • a former Australian citizen who lost or renounced citizenship

• There are no age requirements for this visa.

• Meet residence or substantial ties requirements. You must either:

  • have lived in Australia for 2 years (730 days) in the last 5 years as the holder of a permanent visa (or entry permit), or as an Australian citizen

  • be able to demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia 

• Not hold an Authority to Return or Return Endorsement. You are not eligible for this visa if you hold either an:

  • Authority to Return (issued between 1 March 1976 to 31 August 1979)

  • Return Endorsement (issued between 1 September 1979 and 31 December 1986)

  • See what you need to do if you hold one of these in Overseas travel as a permanent resident.

• You might not be eligible for this visa if you have cancellation action on business grounds for your business skills visa

• Meet all necessary character requirements.

• You can not have had a previous visa cancelled or refused.