Migration Services

Resident Return Visa

The resident return visa is for permanent residents or former Australian citizens who wish to travel overseas after their visa is expired.

Permanent visas are valid for travel for five years; once the visa expires or is about to expire, the resident return visa must be obtained so you can re-enter Australia after travel.

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The following people can apply for resident return visa:

  • You have resided in Australia as a Permanent Resident.
  • You were previously an Australian Permanent Resident but no longer reside in Australia;

or

  • You have renounced, given up, or lost your Australian citizenship in certain circumstances.

The visa application fee is AUD475 if you lodge your application online and the VAC fees is AUD555 if you lodge a paper application.