Permanent Residents: Verify Your Visa status before deparrting Australia

With the holiday season approaching, it's essential for permanent residents to check their visa status before leaving Australia. This will help prevent any issues or delays when returning home. 

Travel facility on a permanent visa 

Many Australian permanent residents may not realise the 5-year travel facility, which allows them to leave and re-enter Australia as many times as they like from the date of permanent visa was granted, as long as the visa remains valid.   

The travel facility will expire after 5 years, in this case, permanent residents will need to ensure they hold a resident return visa before departing Australia. 

A Resident Return Visa (RRV) is a visa that allows Australian permanent residents to re-enter Australia after travelling abroad, when their initial travel validity has expired.  

To avoid unnecessary travel disruptions and being stranded overseas, Australian permanent residents are encouraged to check the travel facility before travelling overseas by using VEVO or other relevant resources to verify their visa details and, if necessary, apply for an RRV in advance.

To navigate the complexities of the application process and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, consider booking a consultation with one of our experienced Registered Migration Agents who work with complex matters every day.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please get in touch with SCA Connect.