Australian Resident Return Visas

RRV Requirements

To be eligible for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) you must be one of the following:

• an Australian permanent resident;
• a former Australian permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled;
• A former Australian Citizen who lost or renounced your citizenship.

A RRV may be granted for 5 years, 1 year or 3 months depending on the circumstances. Three of the most common options are detailed below.

5 year RRV:

To meet the requirements for a 5 year RRV you must have spent 2 of the last 5 years in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen.

1 year RRV:

If you have not spent at least 2 years out of the last 5 in Australia then you may be eligible for the shorter validity RRV.

To meet requirements for a 1 year RRV:

• You must not have been absent from Australia for a period of five continuous years or more since the grant of your most recent permanent visa or since you ceased being a citizen, unless there was a compelling reason for your absence;
• You must also be able to demonstrate that you have substantial ties to Australia.

3 month RRV:

To meet requirements for a 3 month RRV:

• You must have spent at least one day in the last five years lawfully in Australia.
• You must have spent less than two years in the last five years in Australia.
• You must have been a permanent resident or an Australian citizen for the entire period spent in Australia.
• You must show that there is a compelling and compassionate reason for your departure.

RRV Application Costs

Resident Return Visa

Premier Service AU$699
US$ / UK£ / EU€ / Other Currencies

One of Visa Permit Australia Registered Migration Agents will prepare and lodge your visa application.

The fee is per person and includes the AU$405 visa application fee

Resident Return Visa (Complex Eligibility)

Premier Service AU$1,399
US$ / UK£ / EU€ / Other Currencies

One of Visa Permit Australia Registered Migration Agents will prepare and lodge your visa application.

The fee is per person and includes the AU$405 visa application fee.

Resident Return Visa (Urgent Application)

Premier Service AU$999
US$ / UK£ / EU€ / Other Currencies

One of Visa Permit Australia Registered Migration Agents will prepare and lodge your visa application.

The fee is per person and includes the AU$405 visa application fee.

Resident Return Visa (Substantial Ties)

Premier Service AU$1,999
US$ / UK£ / EU€ / Other Currencies

One of Visa Permit Australia Registered Migration Agents will prepare and lodge your visa application.

The fee is per person and includes the AU$405 visa application fee.

RRV Processing Time

Resident Return Visa

Online application processing time is generally 2 to 10 working days. Can by up to 15 days in peak periods.

Paper application processing time is generally 4 to 8 weeks.