Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)
The Subclass 115 Remaining Relative Visa is designed for individuals who have close relatives in Australia and wish to live in the country permanently. This visa grants permanent residency.
With this visa, you can:
Stay in Australia indefinitely.
Work and study in Australia.
Enroll in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia.
If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.
The cost for this visa starts from AUD4,990.00. There may be additional charges for family members included in the application. The visa fee is paid in two parts, known as instalments.
You must be outside Australia when you apply for and when the application is decided.
You must be a remaining relative of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
An eligible sponsor is required.
A new Remaining Relative visa application may take at least 24 years to process based on current planning levels. The processing time may vary depending on individual circumstances.
To be eligible for this visa, you must meet specific requirements, including health and character checks. You should not have had a visa canceled or a previous application refused. Eligibility criteria are strictly enforced.
Frequently Asked Questions
This permanent visa allows you to live, work, and study in Australia. You can also access healthcare and sponsor your relatives to come to Australia.
Yes, you can include members of your family unit in your application. Family members who apply must meet health and character requirements.
You will need to follow specific procedures if your child is born after you have applied. Please refer to the appropriate guidelines.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).