RRV – 2 Years in 5 Met – $400 Professional Assistance Fee

Resident in Australia for at least 2 out of the last 5 years?

If you have spent at least 2 years in Australia within the last 5 years as a permanent resident, your Resident Return Visa (RRV) application is usually straightforward. This page is for applicants who already meet the 2-years-in-5 residence requirement and want to lodge their RRV correctly and without delays. When you meet this requirement, the Department will normally grant an RRV with a 5-year travel facility, provided your permanent visa remains valid.

Who This RRV Pathway Is For

This Resident Return Visa option is suitable if all of the following apply:

• You currently hold, or previously held, Australian permanent residency
• You have spent at least 730 days (2 years) physically in Australia during the last 5 years
• Your permanent visa remains valid (not cancelled)
• You want to travel freely in and out of Australia as a permanent resident

Because you meet the residence requirement, the Department does not assess substantial ties or compelling reasons. Instead, the decision relies mainly on clear residence evidence, such as travel records.

As a result, this is the simplest and lowest-risk RRV pathway.

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Fixed-Fee Help With Your Resident Return Visa

For applicants who meet the 2-years-in-5 rule, we offer a fixed-fee RRV service focused on accuracy and speed.

Our assistance includes:

• Confirming you meet the Resident Return Visa 2-years-in-5 requirement
• Reviewing your travel history and residence evidence
• Preparing and lodging your RRV application correctly
• Checking for issues that can reduce the travel facility length
• Monitoring the application until a decision is made

Our professional fee: $400 AUD
(Government visa application charge $490)

This service is ideal if you want peace of mind that your Resident Return Visa is lodged properly the first time, without paying for unnecessary extras.