[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":82},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f0b0xLyKQRpv4ORdkv7fXKykt1oNyBnA7IYr-BNWgjDk":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593fd","Former Resident visa","151","former-resident-151","Other","Permanent","Grants permanent residency to former Australian permanent residents and certain people who served in the Australian Defence Force.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fformer-resident-151",[13,17,21,25,29],{"title":14,"content":15,"_id":16},"Overview","From 23 July 2025, applicants for Former Resident (subclass 151) visa applicants can import their paper application into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,805.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=151)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   meet our age and long residence requirement or defence service requirement\n-   apply on paper\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593fe",{"title":18,"content":19,"_id":20},"About this visa","[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years from date of grant as long as the travel facility remains valid\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis permanent visa allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day you get the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia when we granted it\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply. You can also add to your application at any time before we decide on your application.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nIf you apply for this visa from outside Australia, family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health and character requirements.\n\n### Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD4,805.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a fee for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and .\n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the other costs\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa but not in immigration clearance.\n\nIf you apply in Australia, we can't grant you the visa if you are outside Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf you apply outside Australia, we can't grant you the visa if you are in Australia when we make our decision.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need, or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Travel\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. \n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity expires:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about [eligibility requirements for Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNote:\n\n-   if you leave Australia after your travel validity expires or your travel validity expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. If you then wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident, you must apply for and be granted an RRV before your arrival in Australia. \n-   the maximum travel period that can be granted to someone who does not meet the RRV residence requirement is 12 months.  This period is set by law it can't be extended\n-   if you are already in Australia as a permanent resident, you do not need to apply for an RRV if you do not wish to travel\n\nFor more information on RRV, see: Resident Return visa (RRV). To see when your travel period ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ff",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Eligibility","## Be able to meet the long residence requirement, if applicable\n\nYou must be able to show us that you meet all these criteria:\n\n-   if you are 18 years or older, spent at least 9 years in Australia as a before you turned 18 or if you are younger than 18, spent at least half of your life in Australia as a permanent resident \n-   younger than 45 years of age at the time you apply\n-   have never been an Australian citizen\n-   kept close business, cultural or personal ties with Australia (after you were no longer a permanent resident), including any regular contact with relatives or friends, frequent visits, owning property or having active business interests\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to meet the defence services requirement, if applicable\n\nYou must be able to show us that you meet one of these conditions:\n\n-   completed at least 3 months of continuous Australian defence service \n-   discharged from the Australian Defence Force before 3 months of service because you were medically unfit because of your Australian defence service\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nTo meet the long residence requirement, you must be younger than 45 at the time of application.\n\nThere is no age requirement for the defence services requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIf you apply for this visa from outside Australia, family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet character requirement\n\nYou and any family members aged 16 years or over must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\nIf you apply for this visa from outside Australia, family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our character requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Assurance of support\n\nYou might be asked to provide an [Assurance of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support)\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459400",{"title":26,"content":27,"_id":28},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nYou might need to get health examinations. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nIf you need a new passport, plan to get it before you apply for this visa.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nGather documents to prove your identity and show you meet our requirements.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't prove your identity or don't provide [true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Long residence documents\n\nEvidence of your ties with Australia and that you have kept these ties while you have been living overseas, such as:\n\n-   date of arrival in, and departure from, Australia (passport pages)\n-   school attendance (school reports or information from the Department of Education)\n-   business, cultural or personal ties (evidence of business or property ownership, social or professional memberships, personal correspondence)\n-   regular correspondence with relatives or friends in Australia\n-   frequent visits to Australia for business, cultural or personal reasons\n-   economic or business interests in Australia, with proof of an ongoing and active interest. \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your:\n\n-   photo\n-   personal details\n-   signature\n-   passport issue and expiry dates\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Character documents\n\nDo not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. Learn more about [police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\nIf anyone included in the application has served in the armed forces of any country, provide certified copies of their military service record or discharge papers.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate or\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\n#### Dependants 18 or older documents\n\nFor every dependant aged 18 years or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed Form [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying\n\nUsually, your child or stepchild must be under 23 years old to be included in your application.\n\nHowever, a dependant older than 23 years can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, provide information about the physical or cognitive limitation.\n\n#### Defence service documents\n\nEvidence of service with the Australian Defence Forces before 1981 (if applicable).\n\nIdentity documents \n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your:\n\n-   photo\n-   personal details\n-   signature\n-   passport issue and expiry dates\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F) .\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nWhen you apply on paper you must provide [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy) of your documents.\n\nThis includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\nIf you are emailing us documents after you apply, the documents do not need to be certified. Use a good quality photograph or scan. \n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a full copy of your completed application including all supporting documents. Keep a full copy of your completed application including all supporting documents.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can \n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply on paper. You can't lodge this application in person or online. You can be in or outside Australia when you apply.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't prove your identity or [don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa, but not in immigration clearance.\n\nAll applicants apply together on the one [Form 47SV Application for special migration to Australia (581KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47SV.pdf) and lodge it with our Sydney office. \n\nPay the application charge before you send your application. Pay online in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp). \n\nYou can't lodge this application in person or online.\n\nWe will not process your application until you pay the correct charge. We will let you know if you have paid an incorrect charge.\n\nMail the form and supporting documents to:\n\nSubclass 151 Visa Application\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nGPO Box 9984\nSydney NSW 2001\nAUSTRALIA\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents.\n\nSee what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa.\n\n#### Travel\n\nIf you applied in Australia, tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. We need to know because we can't grant you the visa if you are outside of Australia.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire). \n\nIf you applied outside Australia, do not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa. We can't grant you the visa if you are in Australia.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nIf it is within standard processing times, do not call or email. We do not provide updates on the progress of your application. You will be contacted if additional information is required.\n\nWe do not acknowledge receipt of documents you send after you have submitted your application.\n\n#### Health Exams\n\nWe will let you know when you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics) (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all needed documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents you can upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed [Resident Return, Former Resident, Australian Declaratory and Transitional (permanent) visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frrv-processing-centre-form).\n\nWe do not acknowledge receipt of documents you send after you have applied.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you are in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nIf you held a substantive visa when you applied for this visa, you were granted a Bridging visa A (BVA). If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the BVA will start. You can stay in Australia on the BVA while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will:\n\n-   be in Australia unlawfully\n-   not be eligible for a Bridging visa A\n-   not be eligible for a Bridging visa B - which allows you to leave and re-enter Australian until this visa is finalised.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire). \n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add to your application before we decide on your visa.\n\nComplete [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf), and\n\n-   send it to the email address we gave you when you sent your application\n-   include evidence of the child's relationship to you\n-   include other supporting documents for your child, such as identity documents\n-   pay the additional application charge.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do [if your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nYou can let us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers. (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf)\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to the [Resident Return, Former Resident, Australian Declaratory and Transitional (permanent) visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frrv-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to the [Resident Return, Former Resident, Australian Declaratory and Transitional (permanent) visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frrv-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee how to tell us [if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nIf you apply in Australia, we can't grant the visa if you are outside Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf you apply outside Australia, we can't grant the visa if you are in Australia when we make our decision.\n\nWe will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459401",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"When you have this visa","[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates). \n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia while your visa is valid\n-   if eligible, become an [Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen) \n\nTo see your specific conditions and work entitlements use [Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).  \n\n### What you must do on this visa (your obligations)\n\nYou must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. \n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity expires:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about [eligibility requirements for Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNote:\n\n-   if you leave Australia after your travel validity expires or your travel validity expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. If you then wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident, you must apply for and be granted an RRV before your arrival in Australia. \n-   the maximum travel period that can be granted to someone who does not meet the RRV residence requirement is 12 months.  This period is set by law it can't be extended\n-   if you are already in Australia as a permanent resident, you do not need to apply for an RRV if you do not wish to travel\n\nFor more information on RRV, see: Resident Return visa (RRV). To see when your travel period ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n#### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Former Resident visa (subclass 151)\n-   you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. The subclass 444 visa is not a permanent visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might affect your eligibility for Resident Return visa and Australian citizenship.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions)\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Working\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions). \n\nYou have rights under [Australian workplace law](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\nThe  [Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool](https:\u002F\u002Fcalculate.fairwork.gov.au\u002F)  (PACT) has information on pay rates, shift calculations, leave arrangements and notice and redundancy entitlements.\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder)\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you were in Australia, or\n-   you entered Australia on this visa, if you were outside Australia when we granted it.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nYour visa is linked to your passport. You need to tell us if you get a new passport.\n\nSee how to tell us [if your situation changes.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459402",0,[35,57,67,75],{"name":36,"slug":37,"city":38,"state":39,"services":40,"phone":53,"website":54,"stateSlug":55,"citySlug":56},"Australian Immigration Law Services","australian-immigration-law-services","Sydney","NSW",[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52],"skilled-nominated-190","skilled-independent-189","skilled-work-regional-491","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","skills-in-demand-482","employer-nomination-scheme-186","partner-820-801","student-500","temporary-graduate-485","global-talent-858","visitor-600","61280542537","https:\u002F\u002Faustraliavisa.com","new-south-wales","sydney",{"name":58,"slug":59,"city":60,"state":61,"services":62,"phone":63,"website":64,"stateSlug":65,"citySlug":66},"Immagine Australia Immigration Pty. 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