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115 — Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)
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115 — Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

22 years

Estimated Cost

AUD $8,665

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

An offshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.

The Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115) is an Australian permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia. Applicants must be outside Australia at time of application and grant, and must be sponsored by a qualifying Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen.

The visa grants permanent residence with full work and study rights, and dependants can be included. It is subject to annual capping and queuing — current processing estimates run to approximately 22 years. Applications queue by lodgement date; as of early 2026, queue dates up to mid-2013 were being released.

This visa is ideal for people with no close relatives outside Australia who want to permanently reunite with family and are prepared for a very long wait.

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Cost Breakdown

First instalment (Base application charge)AUD $6,600
Second instalmentAUD $2,065
TotalAUD $8,665

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have no close relatives living outside Australia

Must be sponsored by a qualifying relative in Australia

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Evidence of family composition

Sponsorship form

Character and health checks

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Permanent residency
  • Reunification with only close family

Worth Knowing

  • Extremely long wait times
  • Strict definition of 'remaining relative'
  • Must be offshore
  • Having close relatives outside Australia
  • Non-qualifying sponsor

Application Process

1

Lodge application

2

Enter queue

3

Wait for processing

4

Grant of permanent visa

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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Application for migration to Australia by other family members
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