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Resident Return Visa
For non-citizen permanent residents of Australia who have a genuine commitment to residing in Australia, or who are contributing to Australia's well-being, wishing to return to Australia.
Applications may be lodged in person at the Australian Visa Application Centre, by mail or courier to the Australian Embassy or in person by prior appointment at the Australian Embassy. See: Lodging visa applications
Documents required for a complete application
You may be asked to provide further documents or information relating to your particular circumstances after your application has been lodged. The list of supporting documentation below is not exhaustive. You may also include additional documents if they are relevant to your application. You should provide original documents and a set of clear copies. All originals will be returned to you after the copies have been certified. You should also provide an English translation of any document in another language.
• Form 1085 – completed in English and signed by the applicant
• A non-refundable Visa Application Charge (VAC) payable either by Cashiers Cheque (if purchased in Bangkok or Nonthaburi, Samutprakarn provinces) or Bank Draft (only if purchased in Thailand) payable to Australian Embassy Bangkok in Thai Baht. See current Visa Charges.
• Your passport
• 1 passport photo of yourself
• Evidence of any name changes
• Evidence that you hold or have held a permanent visa
• Evidence that you held Australian Citizenship, if applicable
• Evidence that you have had physical residence in Australia for a total of at least two years in the last five years as a permanent resident or Australian citizen who did not hold a temporary visa (other than a border visa or an ETA) or a bridging visa
OR
• Evidence that you have substantial, business, cultural, employment or personal ties which are of benefit to Australia and have not been absent from Australia for five years or more unless there are compelling reasons for the absence
OR
• Evidence of being a member of the family unit of a person who holds a Resident Return Visa
Visa application processing time
You can expect a decision on your application within 3-5 days from the day you lodge your application. The processing time may take longer if the application was incomplete at the time of application or if there are other issues with your application such as issues relating to previous immigration history. If your application is likely to take longer than 5 days, you will be fully informed of the reason for any delays.
If you wish to discuss any matter face to face with an officer of the Visa and Immigration Office you need to telephone and make an appointment. Appointments can be made by telephone 02 344 6400 between 14:30 and 16:30 hrs, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
See DIAC website for further detailed information about Resident Return Visa.
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