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What are the visa requirements for a Resident Return Visa (RRV)? <br>
To be eligible for a Resident Return Visa (RRV), you must be: <br>
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a permanent resident holding a valid permanent visa, <br>
a former permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled, or <br>
a former Australian citizen who has lost or renounced their Australian citizenship. <br>
In addition to the above, to be eligible for a five year RRV, you must: <br>
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be lawfully present in Australia for a total of at least two years in the five years immediately before lodging the application for the visa, or <br>
have substantial and beneficial business, cultural, employment or personal ties to Australia and compelling reasons if you have been absent from Australia for more than five years, or <br>
be a member of the family unit of a person who holds a valid RRV or who has applied for and met the criteria for an RRV. |