How does a Resident Return visa (RRV) work? A permanent visa
grant gives the holder the right to settle in Australia
permanently. This includes the permission to depart and re-enter
Australia within five years from the date of the visa grant.
Within the five-year period, the holder can choose to apply for
Australian citizenship (if eligible), or continue to retain their
original nationality while living in Australia with a PR. If the
holder chooses the latter, they must renew their travel facility
after five years to be able to return to Australia after
international travels. Only Australian citizens enjoy the automatic
right of entry into Australia.
Some permanent residents fail to realise that the travel
validity of the permanent visa expires after five years. Often,
permanent residents are not sufficiently informed about the need to
apply for this type of visa. This article discusses things you need
to know about Resident Return Visas.
