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Resident Return Visa Subclass 157
Short-Term Travel Facility for Permanent Residents
The Subclass 157 Resident Return Visa is designed for permanent residents or former permanent residents who need short-term travel access to return to Australia.
Suitable When Residence Requirements Are Not Met
This visa is generally used when applicants do not meet the residence requirements for a longer Resident Return Visa but still need to travel to Australia as a permanent resident.
Single or Limited Travel Access
Subclass 157 provides a short travel facility, allowing entry to Australia within a limited timeframe rather than ongoing long-term travel flexibility.
Permanent Resident Status Continues
Although the travel facility is short, your permanent resident status remains unchanged, allowing you to live in Australia once you return.
Used in Specific Circumstances
This visa is intended for specific situations, such as urgent travel needs or where time spent in Australia has been limited.
Resident Return Visa Subclass 157
You must be an Australian permanent resident or a former permanent resident.
You must have spent at least a limited period living in Australia as a permanent resident.
You must demonstrate compelling and compassionate reasons for any continuous absence from 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 157 visa either inside or outside Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Subclass 157 is a short-term Resident Return Visa, generally granted when applicants do not qualify for a longer travel facility under Subclass 155. It is intended for limited or urgent travel needs, whereas Subclass 155 usually offers longer and more flexible travel rights.
Subclass 157 provides a short travel facility, allowing you to enter Australia within a limited timeframe. It does not provide long-term or multiple-year travel rights like Subclass 155, making it suitable for temporary or immediate return needs.
Yes, you can apply for a Subclass 157 Resident Return Visa either inside or outside Australia. Many applicants apply while overseas so they can lawfully return to Australia as permanent residents
No. Being granted a Subclass 157 visa does not cancel your permanent resident status. It only affects your travel facility, allowing you to return to Australia as a permanent resident.
Compelling reasons may include circumstances beyond your control that prevented you from returning to Australia earlier. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis and must be clearly explained and supported in your application.
No. Subclass 157 is not designed for long-term or repeated international travel. If you require ongoing travel flexibility, you may need to apply for a Subclass 155 when eligible.
Yes, a Subclass 157 application can be refused if eligibility requirements are not met, compelling reasons are not adequately demonstrated, or adverse information exists. Submitting a complete and well-supported application is essential.
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