A Resident Return visa lets an eligible permanent resident, former permanent resident or former Australian citizen travel to and return to Australia as a permanent resident.
Permanent visa holders can remain in Australia indefinitely, but they need a valid travel facility if they want to leave Australia and return as permanent residents.
A Resident Return visa is a permanent visa with a travel facility. The travel facility allows the holder to leave and return to Australia during the travel period.
If the travel facility has expired and the holder leaves Australia, the visa can expire on departure. If the travel facility expires while the holder is outside Australia, the visa can expire at that time. The person may need another Resident Return visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident, if eligible.