james81 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I moved to australia back in 2007 from the UK and have lived here since then. I had my permanent residence visa accepted last September. I am wanting to nip back to the UK at xmas for just over 2 weeks as I havent been back there in 5 years. Will I need the $345 dollar resident return visa? If so, I wish id pulled my finger out and got my citizenship sorted! I was on a cruise in September and went to a few different countries then. Maybe I needed a resident return visa then to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james81 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 False Alarm, I have just checked my permanent residence acceptance and all is good. It says my permanent residence is valid for 5 years of travel from the date of grant. After that time you will need a resident return visa. phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Permanent resident visas normally have a 5 year travel component so, if granted only a year ago, you are fine. I would do your citizenship when you can though as it simply gives more flexibility and no visa issues. It is not like doing a visa application - much simpler. I did mine in 5 minutes one Sunday afternoon after a couple too many wines. Costs a few hundred, rather than the thousands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james81 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 excellent, thx for you help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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