What is an Australian Resident Return Visa? Find out why you need one

Are you an Australian resident? Or going to be one? Whatever the case is, your stay or re-entry in Australia has some legal implications associated with it. A team of experienced immigration consultants at Continental Immigration (Delhi) is here to throw some light on how important is a Resident Return Visa (RRV) for an Australian permanent resident.

 Let’s start with understanding what really is a RRV. It is a special visa issued to non-citizen permanent residents of Australia who wish to travel overseas and re-enter the country at will within the validity of the visa. A RRV is a legal document that validates an individual’s commitment of living in Australia. It confirms that the applicant retains the right to return to Australia and reside permanently.

                                

To stand eligible to a RRV, the applicant must be:

• A permanent resident of Australia
• A former permanent resident of Australia with no visa cancellations in recent times
• A citizen of Australia who has lost or renounced his Australian citizenship

 The validity of a RRV could be either five years or three months. The applicant is only entitled to a five-year travel provision (Subclass 155 Visa) if he has lived in Australia for a minimum duration of two years at a stretch within the last five years of his permanent residence.

 The three-month RRV (Subclass 157 Visa) is for those who do not meet the conditions for a five-year RRV. The applicants who are eligible for this visa subclass must have lived in Australia at least for one day in the last 5 years on lawful grounds. It is imperative for them to be a permanent resident of Australia for the entire period of their stay. Also, they must present a compelling reason for their absence from the country.

 Once a RRV expires, the applicant must apply for another permanent visa in order to travel to and fro to Australia, without affecting the status of permanent resident. 

 We, at Continental Immigration, offer expert consultancy services and the best immigration solutions. Our team of experienced immigration advisors and agents will assist you with the legal processes associated with Australian visas. We will also provide answers all your queries related to permanent residency in Australia. Besides, we will also help you prepare for the mandatory tests required by the Australian government. The idea is to make your stay in Australia a memorable one!

 Visit http://continentalimmigration.co.in/ to get in touch with us.