Remaining Relative Visa
Subclass 115 & Subclass 835
The Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115 and Subclass 835) allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite with their closest family members and live together permanently in Australia.
Remaining Relative Visa
Australia’s Remaining Relative Visa that allows Australian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with your family members if no other close relatives are living outside Australia. The visa is for people whose close family members are:
Australian citizens
Australian permanent residents
Eligible New Zealand citizens
Subclass 115 (Offshore)
Subclass 835 (Onshore)
Eligibility and Benefits of the Remaining Relative Visa
Learn about the key eligibility criteria and the significant benefits that the Remaining Relative Visa offers for those wanting to reunite with their closest family members and secure permanent residency in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
Relationship Requirements:
- “Remaining relative” means you have no other close family members (parents, siblings, non-dependent children) outside or inside Australia.
- You must be a remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Sponsorship:
- You must be sponsored by an eligible parent or step-parent, sibling or step-sibling, relative or their partner who resides in Australia.
- The sponsor must be 18 years or older and willing to provide financial and settlement support.
Assurance of Support:
- An assurance of support (AoS) ensures that you will not rely on Australia’s social welfare system during your initial settlement in the country.
- The AoS provider is usually the sponsor.
Health and Character Requirements:
- You must meet Australia’s health standards through a medical examination.
- You must pass a character test providing police clearances from all countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
Age and Dependency:
- There are no age restrictions for this visa.
Benefits of the Remaining Relative Visa
Live in Australia indefinitely
Access to work and study opportunities
Enrol in Medicare
Pathway to Citizenship after meeting the residency requirements
Reunite with your Family
Application Process for the Remaining Relative Visa
Step 1: Gather The Documents
- Evidence of your relationship with the sponsor (e.g., birth certificates, family trees, statutory declarations).
- Personal documents (passport, national ID).
- Proof of sponsorship and assurance of support.
- Police certificates and health examination results.
Step 2: Lodge Your Application
- Subclass 115 applications are submitted on paper from outside Australia
- Subclass 835 applications are lodged on paper while in Australia
Step 3: Payment of The Visa Application Fee
- Base application charge: AUD 5,125.00
- Additional applicant charge
- Over 18 years old: AUD 2,565.00
- Under 18 years old: AUD 1,285.00
- Additional charges apply for medical examinations, police checks, and assurance of support also involve additional costs.
Step 4: Wait for Processing
The Remaining Relative Visa has a lengthy processing time. You may explore other family migration visas (e.g., Parent Visa, Partner Visa) if applicable. You will be notified if you need to submit further documents or inform the Immigration if there are any mistakes or changes on your civil status to avoid any delays.
Please note, if you apply for this visa from onshore, you may be eligible for a bridging visa, that will allow you to remain in Australia whilst it is processing.
Step 5: Visa Decision
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The Remaining Relative Visa offers a pathway to permanent residency for those wanting to reunite with their last remaining family in Australia. However, long processing times make it unsuitable for everyone.
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