RESIDENT RETURN VISA (SUBCLASS 157)

Features

This is a permanent visa for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia. ​

Eligibility

You must:

  • hold a subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487, or a Bridging visa A or B after applying for a subclass 489, 495 or 487 visa
  • have lived in a specified regional area of Australia for at least two years
  • have worked full time in a specified regional area for at least one year

Length of stay

Permanently

What you can do

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Global processing times

  • 75 per cent of applications processed in 8 months

Point Score

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