Return Resident Visa (RRV) (SC155) Document Checklist

Is your permanent residency (PR) visa’s 5-year travel facility is coming to an end, and you have left Australia while holding your PR visa? If you are planning to leave Australia, it is best to apply for a Return Resident Visa (RRV) (Subclass 155/157) to have a smooth re-entry to Australia and avoid further complications when you are offshore. We have put together a document checklist as a guide.

Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155) Document Checklist

Applicants must gather and prepare these documents listed below to meet the visa criteria. Below is a general guide and not limited to your specific circumstances:

Identity documents

Valid passport
Previous passport (used for entry/exit from Australia)
Birth certificate
National identity card
Name change document (if applicable)

Evidence of Permanent Residency or Previous PR Visa Documents

Previous PR visa grant notification
Visa grant number
Travel history

Evidence of Ties to Australia

If you spent 2 out of the last 5 years in Australia as a PR, you could provide a copy of movement records.
If you spent less than 2 out of the last 5 years in Australia as a PR (compelling reasons required):
- Residential ties, such as evidence of owning a property in Australia, lease agreements, utility bills, banks statements, driver licence with an Australian address.
- Employment ties, such as employment contracts, pay slips, tax returns (ATO Notice of Assessment), evidence of business ownership in Australia.
- Personal ties, such as birth certificate of Australian citizen/PR family members (spouse, children).
- Marriage certificates, evidence of de facto relationship.
- Statements from family/friends in Australia.
- Evidence of active participation in Australian groups/associations.
- Assets in Australia such as bank statements, superannuation statements.
- Reasons for Absence (if applicable). Speak with an immigration lawyer for assistance to put together a legal submission to support your reasons.

Health and Character

Health examination (if required)
Overseas police certificates for countries lived in over 12 months (for applicants aged 16 and above) (if requested)

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help You?

If you have any queries regarding your Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155), speak with our team. Book a Migration Planning Session with one of our immigration lawyers or Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310-5230 or emailing us to book a time at info@ahclawyers.com.

We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If these aren’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.

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