The Subclass 115 Remaining Relative visa allows you to join your only close family members who reside in Australia. This is a permanent visa, providing the opportunity to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
Visa Details
Stay Duration:
Permanently.
Cost:
Starts from AUD 5,125.00.
Processing Times:
Due to high demand, processing times for Other Family visas can be lengthy. For an estimate of current processing times, refer to the visa processing time guide tool.
Benefits of the Subclass 115 Remaining Relative Visa
With this visa, you can:
- Live in Australia indefinitely as a permanent resident.
- Work and study in Australia.
- Access Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme.
- Sponsor eligible relatives to join you in Australia.
- Apply for Australian citizenship when eligible.
- Travel freely in and out of Australia for 5 years from the visa grant date. After this period, you will need a Resident Return visa or Australian citizenship to re-enter.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
- Be outside Australia both when you apply and when the visa is granted.
- Be a remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Have a sponsor who is an eligible close relative or their partner.
- Not have other near relatives residing outside Australia or in Australia temporarily.
- Meet health and character requirements for yourself and family members included in the application.
- Sign the Australian Values Statement (if 18 years or older), confirming respect for Australian culture and laws.
- Have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.
Sponsorship and Assurance of Support
- Eligible Sponsor: Your sponsor must be an eligible parent, step-parent, sibling, step-sibling, or their partner who meets Australian residency requirements.
- Assurance of Support: You must be able to obtain an assurance of support to demonstrate that you and your family members will not require government assistance.
Additional Information
- Include Family: You can include eligible family members in your application at any point before a decision is made.
- Application Process: You must apply from outside Australia and remain outside while your application is processed.
- Travel Restrictions: After the initial 5-year travel period, apply for a Resident Return visa to maintain re-entry rights or consider Australian citizenship.
Widen Migration Experts: How We Can Help
Navigating the requirements of the Subclass 115 Remaining Relative visa can be challenging. Widen Migration Experts assist you with:
- Personalised assessments to determine your eligibility.
- Comprehensive guidance on gathering required documents and meeting sponsorship, health, and character requirements.
- Step-by-step support throughout the application process to help you avoid delays.
- Clear pathways for family inclusion to bring eligible relatives to Australia.
Let us make your move to reunite with your family in Australia smooth and stress-free.