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835 — Remaining Relative Visa
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835 — Remaining Relative Visa

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

Official Information
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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 onshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.

The Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 835) is an Australian permanent visa for people in Australia whose only close relatives — such as parents, adult children, or siblings — are already settled there. It lets applicants remain permanently to maintain those family ties.

The visa grants full work rights, permanent residence, and allows dependent family members to be included. Processing is subject to capping and queueing, with new applicants typically waiting 25 years or more. No priority processing is available.

This visa is ideal for people already in Australia on another visa whose only close relatives live in Australia and who are prepared for an extremely long wait for permanent residence.

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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

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

155/157 — Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157)
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155/157 — Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1 day – 3 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be the remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying NZ citizen

No close family members living outside Australia

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Evidence of relationship

Evidence of family members' locations

Sponsorship documents

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Permanent residency
  • Reunification with family in Australia

Worth Knowing

  • Very long processing times
  • Strict definition of 'remaining relative'
  • Having close family members residing outside Australia

Application Process

1

Lodge application

2

Verification of family status

3

Health and character checks

4

Visa grant

Application Forms

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40Fill online

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