Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)
A permanent visa for people who have no close relatives outside Australia and only close relatives who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
About the Remaining Relative Visa
The Remaining Relative visa is for people who have no other close family members outside Australia and whose only close relatives are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens living in Australia.
Key Benefits
- Live in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia
- Enroll in Medicare
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)
Eligibility Requirements
You must demonstrate that:
- You have no other close relatives in any other country
- All your close relatives are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens living in Australia
- Be sponsored by an eligible relative
- Meet health and character requirements
- Be outside Australia when applying
Close Relatives Definition
Close relatives include:
- Parents
- Children
- Brothers or sisters
- Step-relatives in the same relationship
Important Information
- You must be able to prove you have no close relatives living anywhere outside Australia
- An Assurance of Support is required
- Processing times are typically long
- Must be outside Australia when applying and when visa is granted