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Regain Your Right to Re-Enter and Live in Australia

If you’re a current or former Australian permanent resident who has been living or travelling overseas, you may need a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to lawfully re-enter Australia and maintain your permanent residency.

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Resident Return Visa (RRV) Australia

At Kritin Global, we make the RRV process simple, accurate, and stress-free, ensuring your pathway back to Australia is smooth and compliant.

What is RRV?

A Resident Return Visa allows permanent residents whose travel facility has expired to re-enter Australia as permanent residents.

Why You Need It

PR never expires, but your travel facility does. Without a valid RRV, you cannot re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.

Who Can Apply

Current or former permanent residents, or former Australian citizens who have renounced citizenship, may apply for an RRV.

Subclass 155 — Long-Term Resident Return Visa

Designed for permanent residents with strong ongoing ties to Australia and a proven history of residence.

Eligibility

Held or previously held Australian permanent residency
Lived in Australia for at least 2 years in the last 5 years, or
Can show significant business, cultural, employment, or personal ties

Visa Benefits

Travel Validity: Up to 5 years
Full work rights as a permanent resident
Access to healthcare under Australia’s Medicare system
Pathway to citizenship after meeting residency requirements

Subclass 157 — Short-Term Resident Return Visa

For applicants who don’t meet the long-term stay requirement but need short-term re-entry under special circumstances.

Common Reasons

Long-term overseas employment or training
Family or medical emergencies
Humanitarian or compassionate reasons

Our Expertise

Kritin Global’s consultants ensure your short-term RRV application is accurate and approved without delays.

How Kritin Global Supports You

Eligibility Check

We assess your travel history, PR status, and Australian ties to confirm your eligibility.

Document Preparation

We organize proof of ties and supporting documents for a complete application.

Application Submission

Our team handles lodgement, communication, and follow-ups with immigration authorities.

PR Travel Facility Advice

We guide you on how to maintain your residency rights for future travel.

Don’t Risk Losing Your Right to Re-Enter Australia

If your PR travel facility has expired or you’ve been overseas for an extended period, it’s vital to act before you lose re-entry rights. Let Kritin Global handle your Resident Return Visa (RRV) process so you can return to Australia confidently and stress-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Resident Return Visa (subclass 155 or 157) lets Australian permanent residents and some former citizens regain or maintain their right to travel to and from Australia after their initial five-year travel facility has expired.

You may be eligible if you are a current or former Australian permanent resident, or a former citizen who lost or renounced citizenship, and need to renew your travel facility to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.

An RRV can be granted for up to five years, depending on your length of residence in Australia and your ties to the country. Those with less residence history may receive a one-year or three-month visa.

Yes. You can apply for an RRV whether you are inside or outside Australia, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria and can demonstrate your connection to Australia through residence, employment, or family ties.

If your RRV expires while you are outside Australia, you must apply for a new one before returning. Without a valid RRV, you cannot enter Australia as a permanent resident, even if your original permanent visa is still active.