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Subclass 155
Resident Return visa (five years)
Lets permanent residents and former citizens keep travelling to and from Australia after their original travel facility has expired.
PermanentApply: In or outside Australia
Who this visa is for
Permanent residents whose five-year travel facility has ended or is about to end, and former Australian citizens.
- Visa type
- Permanent
- Where you apply
- In or outside Australia
- Length of stay
- A five-year travel facility
- Work
- Full work and study rights
Key requirements
- You have spent at least two of the last five years in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen
- Or you have substantial ties of benefit to Australia, such as business, cultural, employment or personal ties
- Character requirements
What this visa lets you do
- Return to Australia as a permanent resident for five years
- Stay in Australia permanently
General information only, current at November 2026. Visa criteria, fees and processing change often, including each 1 July. Book a consultation for advice on your situation.
Thinking about the 155?
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