Australia announces 200 per cent hike in Resident Return Visa fee: What it means for migrants

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Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Little India (1).jpg — Permanent residents in Australia will now pay over 200 per cent more for a visa that allows them to travel out of and return back to Australia. (Representative image) Credit: Getty Images

Visa fee increases across several Australian visa categories came into effect on 1 July. One of the most significant changes is the steep increase in the Resident Return Visa (RRV) fee, a move expected to have the biggest impact on Australia's permanent residents. In this conversation, migration agent Suman Dua explains why the RRV fee has increased so significantly and the key points permanent residents should be aware of.

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Published 17 July 2026 10:55am

Updated 1 hour ago 11:02am

By Natasha Kaul

Source: SBS

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Visa fee increases across several Australian visa categories came into effect on 1 July. One of the most significant changes is the steep increase in the Resident Return Visa (RRV) fee, a move expected to have the biggest impact on Australia's permanent residents. In this conversation, migration agent Suman Dua explains why the RRV fee has increased so significantly and the key points permanent residents should be aware of.

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