Remaining relative visa Australia

Subclass 115Remaining Relative Visa

Permanent offshore visa for the last remaining relative of an Australian citizen or permanent resident — when all other close relatives live in Australia.


Overview

The Subclass 115 Remaining Relative Visa is a permanent visa for people who are the last remaining close relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It applies when all other near relatives of the applicant or their partner already live in Australia.

The definition of 'near relative' includes parents, brothers, sisters, and children. The visa is offshore (applied from outside Australia) and has a very long processing queue, similar to the non-contributory parent visas.

F4MG assists applicants in demonstrating the 'remaining relative' criterion through careful documentation of all family member locations.


What this visa offers

Live & work freely in Australia

You have the freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia without restrictions.

Indefinite residency

Your 5-year visa can be renewed an unlimited number of times.

Family support

Sponsorship is available for eligible family members.

Medicare benefits

Eligible for comprehensive health coverage through Medicare.

Homeownership assistance

Eligible for a $10,000 first home owners grant.

Higher education funding

Access financial aid through Higher Education Loans Program (HELP).

A clear path to citizenship

After 4 years of residency, you can become an Australian citizen.

Citizenship for children

Children of permanent residents are automatically citizens.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The Subclass 115 is a permanent offshore visa for people whose only near relatives are in Australia. You must have no near relatives (parent, sibling, or adult child) living outside Australia other than your spouse or dependent children. The applicant must be outside Australia when the visa is granted.
A near relative is defined as a parent, brother, sister, or non-dependent child (biological, adopted, or step). Your spouse and dependent children are not counted. To be eligible, all of your near relatives must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens settled in Australia.
The 115 remaining relative visa has very limited places and extremely long processing times, often 10+ years in the queue. F4MG provides an honest assessment of wait times and discusses alternative pathways where applicable.
Yes. The 115 is a permanent visa that grants full work and study rights in Australia from the date of grant.

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