If you are an Australian permanent resident and your travel facility has expired or is expiring soon, you need a Resident Return visa (RRV subclass 155) to re-enter Australia after travelling overseas. An RRV renews your travel rights while keeping your permanent residency fully intact, allowing you to leave and return to Australia without disruption.
Eligibility
You may qualify for a 5-year Resident Return visa if you:
- Are an Australian permanent resident
- Hold a valid passport
- Meet the residency requirement (730+ days as a permanent visa holder in Australia within the last 5 years)*
- Hold a permanent visa that has not been cancelled
- Do not have a substantial criminal record
* Your time in Australia does not need to be consecutive — the required 730 days can be accumulated over the five-year period preceding your application.
Visa validity
- Valid for 5 years
- Allows multiple travel to and from Australia
- Your permanent residency status remains unchanged
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can use our online service to apply for your 5-year RRV.
What we offer you
- Everything taken care of: application, documents, lodgement – we guide you from the first step right through to the decision.
- Reliable & hassle-free: we review your details, prevent common mistakes and handle any requests from the Department for you.
- Visa check as part of the service: we confirm your current visa status, ensure an RRV is actually needed and let you know if a more favourable option applies.
- Passport update free of charge: we update your new passport details with the Department – simply send a scan and we take care of the rest.
Unsure if you qualify?
We recommend booking an initial consultation with one of our RRV specialists.
Please note:
We are an independent migration agency, not the Australian Department of Home Affairs and not affiliated with it in any way. As Registered Migration Agents, we act on your behalf to make your RRV application easy, accurate and stress-free.
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Resident
Return Visa
(155) Service
Our fee:
Includes the government visa application charge of $490, verification of your visa status and eligibility, complete preparation and lodgement of your application, and handling of all follow-up queries from the Department.
Resident Return Visa: $790
Note: All costs include the visa application charges payable to the Department of Home Affairs as well as GST.
If we do not lodge a visa application (for example, because you hold a more favourable visa or your current visa remains valid for a longer period), we charge only a reduced service fee of $165 and refund any amount paid above this.
Your visa in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Complete our online form, upload a passport scan and pay securely by card.
Step 2
We review your details. If required, we will ask for additional information or documents.
Step 3
We lodge your RRV 155 application, manage all communication and send your visa grant to you.
What's included:
- Professional assessment and expert advice.
- Complete handling of your RRV application.
- Communication with the authorities on your behalf.
- Visa Application Charge included in the fee.
- Passport update included at no extra costs during the validity period of your visa.
Professional Visa Check:
Before lodging, we confirm your RRV eligibility and verify whether a new Resident Return visa is actually required. Some permanent residents already hold an older and more favourable visa type (for example, an ATR or Return Endorsement), or their current visa may still be valid for several more years. If a better option exists, or if you are not eligible for an RRV, we will advise you of your alternatives and charge only the reduced service fee.
Why choose Visapath
Professional representation by registered Migration Agents
No ImmiAccount creation required
Visa status check to confirm whether an RRV is needed
Passport update included at no extra cost
Resident Return - FAQS
FAQS
01 Do I need a Resident Return visa if my travel facility has expired?
Yes. If your travel facility has expired or is about to expire, you must hold a valid Resident Return visa (RRV 155) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
02 How long is a Resident Return visa valid for?
If you meet the 730-day residency requirement, you can receive a 5-year RRV with full travel rights.
03 What happens if I don’t meet the 2-year residency requirement?
If you do not meet the residency requirement, you may still be eligible for a shorter RRV if you can demonstrate substantial ties to Australia. As these cases are assessed on a case-by-case basis, we recommend discussing your situation in a personal consultation with one of our RRV experts. We will help you find the best strategy and support you to give your application the best chance of success.
04 Do I need an ImmiAccount to apply for an RRV?
Not with Visapath. We handle the application, lodgement and communication with the Department on your behalf.
05 Can I travel while my RRV application is being processed?
It depends on your current visa status. We advise you individually based on your situation.