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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Returning Residents

Applications by Post or in Person


Applying by post

If you are in Australia, you must complete and post the application form or a letter requesting a Resident Return visa, and your valid passport and payment by registered post to your nearest departmental office in Australia.
See: Form 1085 Application for a Resident Return visa or replacement evidence of a RRV (295KB PDF file)

If you are outside Australia, you must complete and post the application form with your valid passport and payment by registered post to your nearest departmental office overseas.
See: Form 1085 Application for a Resident Return visa or replacement evidence of a RRV (295KB PDF file)

Applying in person

If you are in Australia, you can 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

If you are outside Australia, you can 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