Subclass 155
1 or 5 Year Facility
Subclass 157
3 Month Facility

Online fee: $490

Paper: $570

155 facility: 1 or 5 years
157 Facility: 3 months

Resident Return Visa (155 & 157)

Renews the travel facility for Australian permanent residents who wish to travel overseas and return to Australia.

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How the visa works

The 155 visa offers a 5-year facility if the applicant spent 2+ years in Australia within the last 5 years, or a 1-year facility with demonstration of substantial ties to Australia. The 157 provides a 3-month facility for those with at least 1 day in Australia before their travel facility expired.

Which facility applies?

5-year facility

Must have spent 2 of the last 5 years in Australia as a permanent resident.

1-year facility

Must demonstrate substantial ties to Australia through professional, family, or cultural connections.

3-month facility (157)

Must have spent at least 1 day in Australia before the current travel facility expired.

Residency status

Must currently hold or have previously held permanent residency or citizenship.

Character test

Must pass character requirements.

No cancellation

Cannot apply if permanent residency has been cancelled or a cancellation notice has been received.