Resident Return Visas
The Resident Return visa (RRV) encompasses three subclasses catering to different circumstances for permanent residents of Australia or former Australian citizens seeking to maintain or regain their permanent residency status.
Subclass 155 (Five-Year RRV):
Ideal for permanent residents meeting the residency requirements, granting a five-year validity for travel overseas and return to Australia as permanent residents.
Subclass 157 (Three-Month RRV):
For permanent residents with substantial ties to Australia but not meeting the five-year RRV requirements, allowing a three-month stay overseas and return as permanent residents.
Subclass 159 (Return Resident Visa):
Tailored for former Australian citizens who lost or renounced their citizenship and wish to regain permanent residency in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold permanent residency or have been former Australian citizens.
Subclass 155 requires meeting residency prerequisites.
Subclass 157 necessitates demonstrating significant ties to Australia.
Subclass 159 applies to former citizens who lost or renounced their citizenship.
The Resident Return Visa subclasses 155, 157, and 159 serve as crucial pathways for maintaining or regaining permanent residency status in Australia. Whether for current permanent residents or former citizens seeking to return, these visas offer flexibility and security for travel and re-entry into Australia.