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Resident Return Visas
Detailed information about Resident Return visas is available from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/residents/index.htm
Who is this visa for?
A Resident Return Visa (RRV) is valid for up to 5 years (depending on circumstances) and allows Australian permanent residents to travel to and from Australia as often as they wish within the validity of the visa, while maintaining their status as permanent residents.
How to apply
Information about how to apply for this type of visa at the Australian Embassy in Moscow is available from this website.
See: Applying for Visas
Document checklist
A list of documents which should be submitted when you apply for this visa is available from the DIAC website.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/_pdf/155-Checklist.pdf
Processing times
The average processing time for a Resident Return visa applications lodged at the Australian Embassy Moscow are 5-20 days. If your application is likely to take longer than the standard processing time, we will inform you of this. Applicants are advised to lodge applications well in advance of planned travel.
September 2006