Applications By Mail Or In Person
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You must lodge your application for this visa by mail or in person if you:
- are a former permanent resident of Australian citizen
- do not have your passport details available
- are overseas.
Applying by mail
You must complete and send the application form or a letter requesting a Resident Return visa, and your valid passport and payment by registered mail to your nearest departmental office in Australia or overseas.
See: Form 1085 Application for a Resident Return visa or replacement evidence of a RRV (295KB PDF file)
Applying in person
In Australia
Visit any departmental office with your payment and valid passport. You do not need to fill in the application Form 1085 (Application for a Resident Return Visa).
See: Australian Offices
Outside Australia
Visit any departmental office overseas with your completed application form, payment and your valid passport. Contact the office beforehand to confirm what payment method is acceptable.
See: Immigration Offices outside Australia
Visa decision
Your application will usually be processed straight away. If you are required to provide additional documentation, delays will result.
If your visa is approved, a visa label will be placed in your passport or travel documents.
If your visa is not approved, you will be notified in writing if your application is refused. If you lodged your visa application in Australia you may apply for a review of the decision from the Migration Review Tribunal.
Important: Applicants outside Australia only have the right to seek a review if they have a parent, spouse, child, brother or sister who is an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.