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ARTICLE · 18 NOVEMBER 2022

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What is a Resident Return Visa (RRV), and how do they work?

A Resident Return Visa (RRV) allows Australian permanent residents (not citizens) to travel in and out of Australia.

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A Resident Return Visa (RVV), Subclass 155 & 157, allows Australian permanent residents (not citizens) to travel in and out of Australia as many times as they want until the travel validity expires. An RRV provides travel validity for up to 5 years depending on your circumstances.

If you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident.

If you are already in Australia as a permanent resident, you do not need to apply for this visa if you do not wish to travel.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for an RRV, you must be either:

  • an Australian permanent resident

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