X3.10 Requirements for lodging an application for a returning resident's visa

X3.10.1 Mandatory requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 14C(1)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 5

The mandatory requirements are that RRV applications must be completed in full and submitted to a visa officer, together with:

1. the applicant's current passport or certificate of identity; and
2. evidence that the applicant holds, or has held (or is considered under section 44 of the Act to hold or have held) a residence permit; and
3. the appropriate fee (if any).

   Note: The passports of all persons included in the application must be submitted with the application.

X3.10.5 Additional requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 14C
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 5

Before determining the application, the visa officer processing it may require the applicant:

1. to produce any photographs, documents and information that the officer thinks necessary to help in determining whether the applicant is entitled to, or may be issued with, an RRV; and
2. to meet the health and character requirements specified at R4, if they:
   1. are otherwise eligible for an RRV, and
   2. do not hold a current RRV at the time of application, and
   3. are applying offshore, and
   4. have not held a residence permit in the 3 months before the application is made.

Effective 26/07/1999