Resident Return Subclass
Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155)
Subclass 155
Resident return stream generally used for longer travel-facility outcomes where residence/ties tests are met.
- Who can apply
- Applicants who can meet resident return subclass criteria including: Applicant is current/former Australian permanent resident or former citizen.; Residence periods and/or substantial ties evidence meet policy settings.; Identity, travel history, and character records are consistent..
- Bring family
- depends
- Apply from
- Inside or outside Australia depending on subclass settings
- Type
- Temporary
- How long
- Travel facility duration depends on residence history and substantial ties assessment.
- Leads to PR
- Depends on pathway
- Work rights
- Refer to visa conditions and stream rules at grant.
What you need to know
Resident return stream generally used for longer travel-facility outcomes where residence/ties tests are met.
Key requirements: - Applicant is current/former Australian permanent resident or former citizen. - Residence periods and/or substantial ties evidence meet policy settings. - Identity, travel history, and character records are consistent.
Who can apply (detailed)
To qualify, applicants must satisfy subclass criteria including: - Applicant is current/former Australian permanent resident or former citizen. - Residence periods and/or substantial ties evidence meet policy settings. - Identity, travel history, and character records are consistent.
What you need to do
1. Compile travel movement history. 2. Prepare ties evidence where needed. 3. Lodge RRV with correct stream assumptions.
How long it takes and what it costs
Processing times and fees vary by profile, stream, and decision workload. Check official fee estimator and processing updates before lodging.
What you can and can't do
Rights and restrictions depend on visa conditions attached to this subclass and stream at grant.
Bringing your family along
Family inclusion depends on the stream and subclass criteria.
More information
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Subclass 155?
Applicants who can meet resident return subclass criteria including: Applicant is current/former Australian permanent resident or former citizen.; Residence periods and/or substantial ties evidence meet policy settings.; Identity, travel history, and character records are consistent..
How long is Subclass 155?
Travel facility duration depends on residence history and substantial ties assessment.
Does Subclass 155 lead to PR?
PR pathway depends on the specific stream and eligibility profile.
Can I include family on Subclass 155?
Family inclusion depends on stream rules and applicant circumstances.
Where do I find updated rules for Subclass 155?
Check current Department of Home Affairs policy and official visa guidance before lodging.
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