Resident Return (RRV)

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While permanent residency suggests that a holder of an Australian Permanent Resident visa can remain in Australia indefinitely, all Permanent Resident visas for Australia have a valid travel facility period.  Once that validity period lapses a Permanent Resident visa holder may remain indefinitely in Australia, however should they wish to travel outside Australia for any period of time they need to ensure that they have the right of re-entry. 

To retain Permanent Residency in Australia after a permanent residence validity period has lapsed, a Permanent Resident must lodge and be granted a Resident Return Return visa (RRV) prior to any departure from Australia, or if resident overseas lodgement prior to the lapse of their Permanent Resident visa.

There are 3 subclasses of Resident Return Visas:

• Return (Residence) – Subclass 155 – 5 Year Resident Return visa
• Return (Residence) – Subclass 157 – 3 month Resident Return visa
• Resident Return (Temporary) – Subclass 159  (for persons who cannot provide they are or were an Australian Permanent Resident)

Let AusVisa Link explain your residency rights and obligations and help you retain your Australian Permanent Residency.