Australia PR visa can renewed via the Resident Return Visa (RRV) pathway, which allows you to return to Australia as a permanent resident. You can check the travel facility expiry date of your permanent visa on VEVO and apply online through your ImmiAccount. The Resident Return Visa is specifically designed for Australia PR (permanent residents) who wish to return to Australia after their travel facility has expired. To be eligible for an RRV, you must have lived in Australia for at least 2 years out of the last 5 years as a permanent resident or demonstrate substantial ties to Australia.
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Subclass 155 vs. Subclass 127
Australia offers two types of Resident Return Visas – Subclass 155 and Subclass 157. The major differences between the two visas are mentioned in the table below:
|
Type of Visa |
Validity |
Who can apply |
Benefits |
Cost |
Processing Time |
|
Subclass 155 |
5 years |
Australia PRs who have stayed in Australia for a minimum of 2 years in at least 5 years |
Travel in and out of Australia for unlimited times until the visa is valid |
AUD 475 - AUD 555 |
0-30 days |
|
Subclass 157 |
3 months |
Australia PRs willing to return to Australia but are ineligible for Subclass 155 visa |
Travel in and out of Australia within a period of three months |
AUD 475-AUD 555 |
24-56 days |
Resident Return Visa Eligibility Requirements
You would be eligible to apply for the Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 and Subclass 157) if you:
- Are an Australian Citizen or PR looking to return to Australia as a permanent resident
- Have lived in Australia for at least 2 years
- Have an expired PR or citizenship card
- Meet all health and character requirements
How to apply for an Australia Resident Return Visa?
The application process for Australia Resident Return Visa involves the following steps:
Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria and other requirements
Step 2: Fill out the application form online
Step 3: Submit the application along with the documents required
Step 4: Provide proof of residence and ties to Australia
Step 5: Complete the fee payment
Step 6: Wait for the application to be processed
Renewing your Australian Permanent Residency (PR), through a Resident Return Visa (RRV), can take anywhere from 22 days to 6 months for processing, depending on the type of visa you have applied for and whether you meet the residence requirements.
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