Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 & 157)
Maintain Your Australian Permanent Residency Travel Rights
If you are an Australian permanent resident planning to travel overseas or currently outside Australia with an expired travel facility, you may need a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
Western Sydney Migration Solutions provides professional migration assistance for Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 and 157) applications for clients across Western Sydney and surrounding areas.
What is a Resident Return Visa?
A Resident Return Visa allows eligible permanent residents to maintain or restore their travel facility so they can travel to and from Australia as permanent residents.
Depending on your circumstances, the visa may provide a travel facility ranging from 3 months to 5 years.
- Subclass 155 Resident Return Visa
- Subclass 157 Resident Return Visa
Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible to apply if you are:
- An Australian permanent resident
- A former Australian permanent resident
- A former Australian citizen
Applicants may also need to satisfy residence or substantial ties requirements.
Common Resident Return Visa Situations
- Extended periods spent overseas
- Expired permanent resident travel facility
- Returning to Australia after family commitments overseas
- Business or employment commitments outside Australia
- Maintaining eligibility for Australian citizenship
- Complex residence history
Subclass 155 Resident Return Visa
The Subclass 155 visa is commonly granted where applicants can demonstrate sufficient residence in Australia or substantial ongoing ties to Australia.
Substantial ties may include:
- Personal ties
- Business ties
- Employment ties
- Cultural ties
Subclass 157 Resident Return Visa
The Subclass 157 visa may be available where applicants have compelling reasons for extended absences from Australia and require a short-term travel facility.
How Western Sydney Migration Solutions Can Help
- Assessing eligibility for Subclass 155 and 157 visas
- Reviewing travel history and residence requirements
- Preparing supporting documentation
- Demonstrating substantial ties to Australia
- Lodging visa applications
- Responding to Department requests
Trusted Migration Assistance in Western Sydney
Western Sydney Migration Solutions is a trusted Australian immigration consultancy providing strategic migration assistance tailored to each client’s circumstances.
- Professional migration guidance
- Support for complex visa matters
- Local Business Awards Finalist 2023 & 2024
- Personalised client support
Contact Western Sydney Migration Solutions
Need assistance with your Resident Return Visa application?
Phone: (02) 8000 0020
Email: office@wsms.com.au
Website:
www.wsms.com.au
Strictly by appointment only.