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Remaining Relative VISA
Remaining Relative Visa Australia
The Remaining Relative Visa is a permanent visa option for individuals whose close family members all live in Australia.
Quick Visa Overview
Visa Type
Permanent Visa
Visa Subclasses
115 & 835
Apply From
Inside or Outside Australia
Sponsor Required
Eligible Close Relative
Family Requirement
No Close Family Outside Australia
Processing Time
Long Waiting Period
About This Visa
The Remaining Relative Visa is a permanent visa option for individuals whose close family members all live in Australia.
It is designed to reunite families by allowing applicants to join their immediate relatives when they have no close family remaining outside Australia.
There are two visa options depending on where the application is made.
The Subclass 115 visa is for applicants applying from outside Australia, while the Subclass 835 visa is for those already in Australia.
Eligibility Requirements
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To qualify, applicants must show that they do not have any close family members living outside Australia
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Their parents, siblings, including step-siblings, or children must all be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who are usually living in Australia
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Applicants must be sponsored by an eligible relative who is settled in Australia and at least 18 years old
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They must also meet standard health and character requirements
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Applicants need to provide clear evidence of their family structure and the residency status of all close relatives
- Depending on the visa subclass, they must be either outside Australia for Subclass 115 or inside Australia for Subclass 835 at both the time of application and visa decision
Key Benefits
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This visa grants permanent residency, allowing applicants to live in Australia indefinitely with their family
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It provides a pathway to long-term settlement and access to the benefits associated with permanent residency
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Applicants may have the opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship once eligible
Visa Process
Eligibility Assessment
Prepare Documents
Lodge Visa Application
Health & Character Checks
Capping & Queuing
Visa Grant Decision
Processing Times
Processing times for the Remaining Relative Visa are significantly long due to limited places and high demand. Applications are subject to capping and queuing. Waiting periods can extend beyond 10 years.
Important Notes
The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. They must be a close relative of the applicant, such as a parent, sibling, step-sibling, or child. The sponsor must be aged 18 years or older and settled in Australia.The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. They must be a close relative of the applicant, such as a parent, sibling, step-sibling, or child. The sponsor must be aged 18 years or older and settled in Australia.
The information provided on this page is general in nature and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute migration advice. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult us
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