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Resident Return Visa subclass 155
Return to Australia as a Permanent Resident
The Subclass 155 Resident Return Visa allows eligible permanent residents and former permanent residents to return to Australia and Provide them the travel facility
Length of Travel Facility Varies
If you have lived in Australia for at least 2 years in the last 5 years as a permanent resident, you may be granted a 5-year travel facility. If you have not met this requirement, you may receive a shorter travel facility of up to 12 months, depending on your ties to Australia.
Work and travel rights
This visa is ideal for permanent residents who have lived in Australia for at least 2 years in the past 5 years and need to travel in and out of Australia after their original travel facility has expired.
Permanent Visa Status
While the travel facility has an expiry date, your permanent resident status continues, allowing you to live, work, and study in Australia.
Multiple Travel Rights
Subclass 155 generally allows multiple entries to and from Australia while the travel facility is valid, supporting ongoing international travel.
Resident Return Visa - Subclass 155
You must be an Australian permanent resident or a former permanent resident.
You have lived in Australia for at least 2 years in the last 5 years as a permanent resident, which affects the length of the travel facility granted.
If you have not met the residence requirement, you must demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia.
You must have complied with the conditions of your previous visas while in Australia.
There must be no adverse information known to the Department that would affect the grant of the visa.
You can apply for the Subclass 155 visa either inside or outside Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The validity of a Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155) depends on your circumstances. If you have lived in Australia for at least 2 years in the last 5 years as a permanent resident, you may be granted a 5-year travel facility. If you have not met this requirement, you may receive a shorter travel facility of up to 12 months, depending on your ties to Australia.
yes, Subclass 155 usually allows multiple entries to and from Australia while the travel facility is valid. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you need during that period.
If your permanent resident travel facility has expired, you cannot return to Australia as a permanent resident without a Resident Return Visa. Subclass 155 allows eligible applicants to restore their ability to travel to Australia as a permanent resident.
Permanent residency itself does not automatically end if you stay outside Australia. However, your travel facility can expire. A Resident Return Visa allows eligible permanent residents to return to Australia and continue holding permanent resident status.
Yes, you can apply for a Subclass 155 Resident Return Visa either inside or outside Australia. Many applicants apply while overseas so they can return to Australia as a permanent resident once the visa is granted
If you do not meet the residence requirement, the Department may assess your substantial ties to Australia using supporting documents. These ties can include:
- Personal ties: Evidence of close family members living in Australia, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or proof of long-term residence together.
- Employment ties: Employment contracts, payslips, employer reference letters, or ongoing work arrangements in Australia.
- Business ties: Business registration records, company financial statements, tax documents, or proof of active business operations in Australia.
- Cultural ties: Membership in Australian community or cultural organisations, volunteer involvement, or evidence of ongoing participation in Australian society.
These documents must demonstrate a genuine, ongoing connection to Australia that is of benefit to the country.
Yes, a Subclass 155 application can be refused if requirements are not met, ties to Australia are not adequately demonstrated, or there is adverse information. Providing complete and accurate supporting documents is critical to reducing the risk of refusal.
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