🔄 Resident Return Visa (155 & 157)

Maintain Your Australian Residency

The Resident Return Visa (RRV) allows current or former Australian permanent residents and eligible citizens to travel freely in and out of Australia while maintaining their permanent residency status. If your previous travel facility has expired or is about to expire, the RRV ensures you can return to Australia as a permanent resident. At Edvise Matrix, we help eligible individuals navigate the RRV process to protect their residency status and maintain their rights to live in Australia.

🎯 About the Resident Return Visa (155 & 157)

 

✔️ For Australian permanent residents or eligible former citizens
✔️ Enables you to leave and re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
✔️ Required if your travel facility on your permanent visa has expired
✔️ Subclass 155 offers a 5-year, 1-year, or 3-month travel facility depending on your circumstances
✔️ Subclass 157 offers a 3-month travel facility for specific situations

 

General Requirements for RRV

 

✔️ Be a current or former Australian permanent resident or eligible former citizen
✔️ Have spent at least 2 years in Australia in the last 5 years as a permanent resident, or
✔️ Demonstrate substantial ties to Australia (business, cultural, employment, or personal) if you don’t meet the 2-year residence requirement
✔️ Meet health and character requirements
✔️ Provide evidence of your permanent residency status and travel history

 

Processing Times

 

Visa Type

75% Processed Within

90% Processed Within

Resident Return Visa (155)

5 – 12 days

Up to 21 days

Resident Return Visa (157)

5 – 12 days

Up to 21 days

 

Processing times may vary based on application complexity and documentation provided.

 

💰 Application Costs

 

✔️ Resident Return Visa (155/157): AUD $465 per applicant

Additional costs apply for police certificates, translations, or other supporting documents as required.

 

🎯 How Edvise Matrix Can Help

 

We assist with:

 

✔️ Assessing your eligibility for RRV based on your residency history
✔️ Preparing your application and gathering required supporting documents
✔️ Providing guidance for demonstrating substantial ties to Australia
✔️ Ensuring quick and accurate submission to avoid travel disruptions

Protect your residency status and maintain your ability to travel to and from Australia. Let Edvise Matrix assist with your Resident Return Visa application for peace of mind.

 

Contact us today to secure your travel rights as a permanent resident.