Apply for a Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155/157) to restore your permanent residency and return to Australia.
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The Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155/157) allows former or current Australian permanent residents to reinstate their residency status if their travel facility has expired. It ensures you can leave and re-enter Australia as a permanent resident without losing your PR.
This visa is designed for people who previously held Australian permanent residency but have spent time overseas and now need to restore their status. It also applies to current PR holders whose travel facility has lapsed but who wish to continue living in or returning to Australia.
Your application is assessed based on your ties to Australia, any time you have lived there, and the reasons for any long absences. With the right supporting documents, applications are usually straightforward and can often be processed quickly.
If successful, you will be granted a Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155/157), giving you the ability to travel freely in and out of Australia while keeping your PR active. Depending on your circumstances, the visa may provide a five-year or one-year travel facility.
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A quick, personalised view on your resident return visa chances.
Eligibility — a clear Yes or No, with the key reason why you may qualify for a Resident Return Visa.
Visa type — whether you should apply for a Subclass 155 or Subclass 157, based on your personal situation.
Residency ties — guidance on how your family, work, or community connections to Australia affect your application.
Absence explained — advice on how to present and document your time spent outside Australia.
Documents — what evidence you’ll need to show your eligibility.
Timeline & fees — approximate processing times and the main government fees involved.
For former or current permanent residents who need to reinstate their Australian PR status.
The Resident Return Visa allows you to restore or maintain your Australian permanent residency if your travel facility has expired. It provides the right to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident, ensuring your status remains valid. Depending on your circumstances, you may be granted a five-year travel facility, or a shorter visa if you have spent extended periods outside Australia.
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