Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835)
The Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835) is designed for individuals who have close family ties with Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. This visa allows you to stay in Australia permanently, work and study in the country, and access Australia's public healthcare system, Medicare.
With the Subclass 835 visa, you can reside in Australia indefinitely, work and study without restrictions, and enroll in Australia’s Medicare program. Additionally, this visa permits you to sponsor your relatives to join you in Australia and, if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship. It also grants you multiple entries and exits from Australia for up to 5 years.
The cost for the Subclass 835 visa is AUD4,990.00. Additional charges apply for family members included in your application. Payment is divided into two installments: the first installment is due upon application, and the second is requested later. It’s important to note that there may be additional expenses for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics, which are not included in the visa fee.
You must be in Australia when applying for and when the decision on your application is made.
Your permanent residence begins on the day the visa is granted.
Processing times for the Remaining Relative visa can be lengthy due to high demand and limited available spots each year. In current planning levels, it may take at least 24 years to process a new application. Factors that can affect processing times include incorrect form completion, missing documents, and extended verification periods. It’s essential to pay the correct visa application charge, as failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.
To be eligible for this visa, you must meet the following criteria:
Be in Australia when applying and when the application is decided.
Be a remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Have an eligible sponsor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your immigration history will be considered when determining your eligibility. In some cases, you may still be able to apply for a permanent visa even if you have had a visa canceled or an application refused. Please refer to “Limitations on applications in Australia” for more information.
No, you must be in Australia when applying for and when the decision on your application is made.
After a certain period, you may become eligible for Australian citizenship, which offers several benefits. For citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day the Subclass 835 visa is granted. Please visit the immigration website for more details.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).