About this Visa

The Resident Return (subclass 155) visa is a permanent visa for current or former Australian permanent residents. This visa will allow you to maintain or regain your status as an Australian permanent resident on your return to Australia.

Important: You are advised to apply for this visa before you leave Australia if you intend to return to Australia after your current visa expires.

Who is this visa for?

This visa is for you if the travel validity period of your permanent visa has expired or is about to expire.

How much will this visa cost?

There is an application charge for this visa. This will usually not be refunded if your application is unsuccessful, or if you decide to withdraw your application after you have lodged it. The application charge covers you and all family members who are included in your passport and who apply at the same time.
See: Returning Resident Visa Charges

What does this visa let me do?

This visa allows you to leave and enter Australia as often as you want, within the validity period of the visa, while maintaining your status as a permanent resident.