James G Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hello. I am unsure if I have posted in the correct area. Sorry if I have not mods. I am a UK born citizen studying at University in England and soon will be finishing. I used to live in Australia for 9 years. I forgot to renew my citizenship whilst I was living in the UK. Now I am 3 years away from finishing my degree and wanting to move to Australia for possible work. Can any one explain the process and what I must do or just any recommendations on the matter? Many thanks in return for replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Your question makes no sense. Citizenships are for life, unless you renounce them. If you were ever a citizen of Australia you still will be. Do you mean PR visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hi. Thanks for your reply. I am totally confused about this, sorry. I moved over there with my family on permanent visas for high skilled work. I lived and had been in education there for 9 years. Sorry again for the mix up. Yeah so I had the option to renew that pr visa but I never did it because I had moved back to the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, Gbye grey sky said: Your question makes no sense. Citizenships are for life, unless you renounce them. If you were ever a citizen of Australia you still will be. Do you mean PR visa? Yes a PR Visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 You will need to look at applying for a resident return visa - there are a lot of threads on the subject on the forum with regard to substantial ties to Aus - if you have a job offer that could be something that goes in your favour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 8 hours ago, James G said: Hello. I am unsure if I have posted in the correct area. Sorry if I have not mods. I am a UK born citizen studying at University in England and soon will be finishing. I used to live in Australia for 9 years. I forgot to renew my citizenship whilst I was living in the UK. Now I am 3 years away from finishing my degree and wanting to move to Australia for possible work. Can any one explain the process and what I must do or just any recommendations on the matter? Many thanks in return for replies. As Ali says, you can apply for a resident return visa. The DHA website has the details. You will need to demonstrate both substantial ties to Australia (and compelling reasons for your absence if have been gone more than 5 years). If you are successful, it would only be a one year visa, so if you are three years away from graduation the timing might be a bit complex. I would have a chat with an RMA around your specific circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 You say you will soon be finishing your degree but then say you'll finish it in 3 years. Doesn't make any sense to me, you mean you've just started it then? The RRV will almost certainly only be given for one year so you need to wait another 2 before you apply I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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