Permanently
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Former Resident visa (subclass 151)
This permanent visa allows former permanent residents and certain people who served in the Australian Defence Force to remain in Australia.
At a Glance
From AUD 4,805.00
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You need to
- meet our age and long residence requirement or defence service requirement
- lodge an application on paper
Help with your visa
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With this visa, you may
- remain in Australia permanently
- work and study in Australia
- enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare