Does Subclass 155 give me PR again?

No. It restores travel rights for existing permanent residents.

Can I apply from outside Australia?

Yes. A Residence Return Visa can be lodged inside or outside Australia.

How long is the visa valid?

The visa can be valid from 3 months to 5 years, depending on eligibility.

Will RRV affect my citizenship eligibility?

Residence time still matters. Travel and citizenship planning is important.

What if my RRV is refused?

You may lose the right to return as a permanent resident. Immediate professional advice is critical.

Residence Return Visa 155 Australia

Maintain or Restore Your Right to Return as a Permanent Resident

The Residence Return Visa (RRV) – Subclass 155 allows Australian permanent residents to travel in and out of Australia after their initial travel facility has expired.

Our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne assist permanent residents with residence history assessment, substantial ties evidence, and compliant RRV lodgement, ensuring your PR status remains effective for travel.

Your PR status may still be valid, but your travel rights may not be. This visa fixes that.

What Is the Residence Return Visa (Subclass 155)?

The Subclass 155 visa is for Australian permanent residents who need to leave and re-enter Australia after their 5-year travel facility has expired or is about to expire.

This visa allows you to:

Re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
Travel internationally during the visa validity
Maintain eligibility for Australian citizenship (if residence rules are met)

Important: RRV does not grant PR. It restores travel rights only.

Who Needs a Subclass 155 Visa?

You may need an RRV if:

Your PR travel facility has expired
You are outside Australia and want to return as a PR
You plan to travel overseas after long absence
You have lived overseas for work, family, or personal reasons

Types of Residence Return Visas

✔ 5-Year RRV

Granted if you:

Have spent at least 2 years (730 days) in Australia as a PR in the last 5 years

This is the strongest and simplest RRV outcome.

How V CAN Migration Services Helps

RRV success depends on correct strategy before lodgement.

Our structured approach:

PR Status & Travel History Review
Residence Days Calculation
Substantial Ties Assessment
Evidence Structuring & Submission
RRV Application Lodgement
Travel & Citizenship Planning Advice

We focus on maximising visa duration, not minimum approvals.

✔ 1-Year RRV

Granted if:

You have substantial ties to Australia
Residence requirement is not met

Substantial ties may be:

Employment ties
Business ties
Family ties
Cultural ties

✔ 3-Month RRV

Granted in limited cases where:

You have compelling and compassionate reasons
You need short-term travel access

Eligibility Requirements – Subclass 155

Permanent Resident Status

You must currently hold Australian PR.

Residence Requirement (Preferred)

At least 730 days in Australia in the last 5 years.

Substantial Ties

Evidence may include:

Ongoing Australian employment or job offers

Character Requirement

You must meet character standards under Australian migration law.

Common Mistakes That Lead to RRV Refusal

Assuming PR never expires
Applying without checking travel history
Weak or undocumented "substantial ties"
Waiting until stranded overseas

RRV decisions are evidence-based, not sympathy-based.

Why Choose V CAN Migration Services?

Registered Migration Agent-led RRV strategy
Accurate residence & travel calculations
Strong experience with substantial-ties cases
Clear advice, no false reassurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions about the Residence Return (Subclass 155).

No. It restores travel rights for existing PR holders.

Yes. RRV can be lodged inside or outside Australia.

From 3 months to 5 years, depending on eligibility.

Residence time still matters. Planning is essential.

You may lose the right to return as a PR. Immediate professional advice is critical.