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Returning Resident

For those who want to travel to and from Australia while keeping or regaining their permanent residency status for the duration of the travel validity of the visa. Family members may be included in the visa application.

Visa Subclass 155 (Five Year Resident Return):

If you your permanent visa has expired (or is about to expire), you might be eligible to apply for Subclass 155 visa, which is a permanent visa that lets you keep or regain your status of permanent resident. This visa allows you to travel to and from Australia and leads to citizenship.

Visa Subclass 151 (Former Resident):

If you want to regain your status as permanent resident to return to Australia, you might be eligible to apply for Subclass 151 visa. This is a Permanent visa that allows you to return, live and work full-time anywhere in Australia and leads to citizenship.

Visa Subclass 157 (3 Month Resident Return):

If you do not qualify for Subclasses 155 and 151 visas, you may be eligible to apply for this permanent visa, allowing you to live and work full-time anywhere in Australia with facility to travel to and from Australia for 3 months

Click here to assess your eligibility for this visa.