You might be granted a subclass 157 visa if all of the following apply to you:

• you lawfully spent at least one day but less than two years in the past five years in Australia immediately before you apply for this visa
• you were an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen the whole time you were in Australia
• there is a compelling and compassionate reason for leaving Australia.

IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA WHEN YOU APPLY

If you have been outside Australia for more than three continuous months immediately before you apply, you must have a compelling and compassionate reason for the absence.

Subclass 157 – 3 months from date of grant.

AUD 365.

If you apply on paper, you need to pay an additional $80.