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

A$7,345 AUD

Varies by filing options

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

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

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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)A$5,280 AUD

Second instalmentA$2,065 AUD

TotalA$7,345 AUD

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / 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

Lodge application

Enter queue

Wait for processing

Grant of permanent visa

Application Forms

Go to application portal

47OF

Application for migration to Australia by other family members

Fill online

Verified Claims (20)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps

Lodge application; Enter queue; Wait for processing; Grant of permanent visa

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Dependent Visa

Can include dependent family members

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Fee Breakdown

First instalment (Base application charge): 5280 AUD; Second instalment: 2065 AUD

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Fees

AUD 7,345

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Forms

Form 47OF

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Forms · 47OF · description

Application for migration to Australia by other family members

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Job Offer Required

false

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Application Portal

https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

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Overview

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

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.