LloydD

I called the general immi hotline, they says things look ok on my application. Before I made the application they told me to use my new passport number on the application which I did, and they said that I would probably not need to update the passport details for the visa if I filled out the RRV form.

I rang again today and they gave me the email address of the department who I have now emailed.

wow, I've have been waiting 10 working days now since paying, and mine should be the most straight forward case possible, yet I've still heard nothing..... my holiday is end of next week

38 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

Unfortunately a holiday isn't really enough of an emergency for the department to give you special treatment (not that they often do anyway).   

I'm afraid you have two options - (1) see if you can change the dates for your holiday or (2) go on holiday but pack enough clothes for at least six months because if you leave the country without a RRV, you may be stuck overseas for a long time.

hmmm option (2) as much as I would love a long holiday, I'm not sure my australian children would appreciate that 

Hi Paul, yes I am in Australia, just have a holiday planned. I meet the residency period, I've been here for 13 years and haven't left the country on holiday for about 5-6 years.

Hi,

I have a question in regards Resident Return Visa, unfortunately I have been blissfully living in a bubble and I was unaware of the travel facility expiry after 5 years. I recently got a new UK passport and when enquiring about moving my visa to the new passport I found out the travel facility expired in April. Problem is I have a short ten day holiday planned in 2 weeks.