Subclass 155
Resident Return Visa
Subclass 155 Visa: Resident Return
The Resident Return Visa (subclass 155) is designed for current and former Australian permanent residents, as well as former Australian citizens, who wish to travel abroad and return to Australia while retaining their permanent resident status.
This visa allows you to travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident until the visa’s travel facility expires.
If you leave Australia after your travel facility has expired, you will lose your permanent resident status and will need to apply for the visa again before returning.
If you are a permanent resident and don’t plan to travel, there is no need to apply for this visa. However, if you do plan to travel, you can apply for as many Resident Return Visas (RRVs) as needed, as there are no limits on the number of applications.
Resident Return Visas fall under three categories in terms of duration of validity.
- 5-Year RRV
- 1-Year RRV
- 3-Month RRV