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I have been an Australian Permanent Resident for 7 years. This means I am allowed to remain in the country till I die, with complete rights to work, government assistance, etc. Yet I don't have the right to re-enter the country after a trip abroad. This seems like a weird situation.

I'm curious: What happens if I turn up at Australian Immigration without the required Residents Return Visa?

(I am approved for citizenship, but I am not a citizen because I am still waiting for a pledge ceremony)

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You will not be able to turn up at Australian immigration, because your documentation will be checked by the airline first, and you will be denied boarding for lack of a valid Australian visa.

However, as an Australian PR, you can apply for a new RRV even if your previous one has expired. You will need to demonstrate that you've been in Australia for at least 2 of the last 5 years, or that you have other "substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia".

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