Resident Return Visa Subclasses 155 and 157

An Australian Permanent Resident

A former Australian permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled, or

A former Australian citizen who lost or renounced citizenship

have lived in Australia for 2 years (730 days) in the last 5 years as the holder of a permanent visa (or entry permit), or as an Australian citizen

Be able to demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia

You are not eligible for this visa if you hold either an:

– Authority to Return (issued between 1 March 1976 to 31 August 1979)
– Return Endorsement (issued between 1 September 1979 and 31 December 1986)

You must meet character requirement.

You might not be eligible for this visa if you have cancellation action on business grounds for your business skills visa – as listed below:

– Class EA subclass 132 visa
– Class BH subclass 840-846 visas (repealed)
– Class EB subclass 188 visa
– Class UR subclass 160-165 visas
– Class EC subclass 888 visas

You might not be eligible for this visa if you are, or were the holder of one of the above visas and have:

– been granted a subclass 155, 157 or 159 visa
– cancellation action for your subclass 155, 157 or 159 visa on the same business visa grounds.

If you are or were a family member of a person affected by the above, and either hold or have held one of the above visa subclasses as a dependant family member, you might not be eligible for this visa.

You might not be granted this visa if you previously had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia.