Subclasses 155 and 157
Resident Return visa
Lets an Australian permanent resident, or a former permanent resident or citizen, travel and return to Australia as a permanent resident once the travel facility on their visa has expired.
Overview
With this visa you can
- Travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident until the travel facility ends
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Be an Australian permanent resident, a former permanent resident whose visa was not cancelled, or a former Australian citizen
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Forms often used with this visa
- Form 956: Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person — If you appoint a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
- Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances — To notify a change in circumstances after lodgement.
- Form 1023: Notification of Incorrect Answer(s) — To correct an incorrect answer after lodgement.
The official page lists the documents each application requires.
Preparation checklist: a printable list of common steps and documents, each linked to its official source.
Published processing times and charges
Official processing times
Home Affairs publishes how long it took to decide past applications: the time within which 25, 50, 75 and 90 per cent were decided. Each stream keeps its own reporting period.
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs processing times on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. The source reports 12 October 2026 for this version; this is separate from our check date. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry.
| Stream | 25% of applications | 50% | 75% | 90% | Reporting period ended | Source published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 155 | Less than 1 day | Less than 1 day | 4 days | 6 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Subclass 157 | 5 days | 18 days | 45 days | 65 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions (Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions). Past decisions only; not a prediction for any application. Current official processing times ↗
Processing times for this visa, by stream, with the reporting period.
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
All applicationsOfficial conditions and notesNote Applicant outside Australia Applications cannot be combined for the Resident Return visa You may be exempt from paying the non-internet application charge under certain circumstances. See Visa Application Charges – Exemptions Applicant in Australia Applications cannot be combined for the Resident Return visa You may be exempt from paying the non-internet application charge under certain circumstances. See Visa Application Charges – Exemptions get_app Go to visa page | $1,475 | — | — |
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs price list on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry. Other costs, such as health checks or a second instalment, may apply, and government charges are separate from any professional fee. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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