Resident Return visa (subclass 155 157)

Lets you return to Australia as a permanent resident if your travel facility has expired or expires while you are overseas.

At a Glance

• Stay: Permanently
• Visa cost: AUD1,475.00 to apply online (From 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens. A Visa Pricing Estimator is available; other costs are not included.)

Who It Is For

• An Australian permanent resident
• A former permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled
• A former Australian citizen who lost or renounced citizenship

What You Can Do With This Visa

• Travel in and out of Australia as often as you like until the travel facility expires
• Get a travel facility of up to 5 years depending on circumstances
• Return to Australia as a permanent resident

Good to Know

• Australian citizens cannot apply
• If you are already in Australia on a permanent visa you only need this if you want to leave and re-enter as a permanent resident

Getting Advice

Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.