Resident Return Visa (155 and 157) Information

The Resident Return Visa (RRV) is a temporary visa that allows current or former Australian permanent residents and certain former Australian citizens to re-enter Australia as permanent residents. There are two types of Resident Return Visas: Subclass 155 and Subclass 157. Here's an overview of each:

Subclass 155 (5-year RRV):

1. Eligibility: This visa is for current or former Australian permanent residents who have spent at least two years (730 days) out of the last five years in Australia as permanent residents.
2. Validity: The Subclass 155 visa allows multiple entries to Australia for a period of up to five years from the date of grant.
3. Application: Applicants must be in Australia when applying for the Subclass 155 visa. They can apply online or by paper application.
4. Residency Requirement: To renew this visa after it expires, applicants must demonstrate that they have spent at least two years (730 days) out of the last five years in Australia as permanent residents.
5. Fee: A visa application charge applies for the Subclass 155 visa.

Subclass 157 (3-month RRV):

1. Eligibility: This visa is for former Australian permanent residents or certain former Australian citizens who do not meet the residency requirements for the Subclass 155 visa but have substantial ties to Australia.
2. Validity: The Subclass 157 visa allows a single entry to Australia for a period of up to three months from the date of grant.
3. Application: Applicants can be either in or outside Australia when applying for the Subclass 157 visa. They can apply online or by paper application.
4. Substantial Ties: Applicants must demonstrate substantial ties to Australia, such as family, employment, business, or cultural ties, and show that they have compelling reasons for needing to travel to Australia.
5. Fee: A visa application charge applies for the Subclass 157 visa.

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