Remaining Relative Visa (Offshore) - Subclass 115
The Subclass 115 Remaining Relative Visa is for people who want to live in Australia permanently because their only close family members are already living here. This visa helps families stay connected, allowing relatives to reunite and support each other while building a life together in Australia.
Benefits of the Subclass 115 Visa
Permanent Residency
Visa holders can live in Australia indefinitely
Sponsor Relatives
Sponsor eligible relative to come to Australia
Work and Study Rights
Visa holders can work and study in Australia while providing care for their designated individual
Travel Rights
Travel in and out of Australia for the first 5 years upon visa approval
Healthcare Scheme
Enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme - Medicare
Citizenship Pathway
After fulfilling residency requirements, visa holders can apply for Australian citizenship
Subclass 115 Visa
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the Subclass 115, Offshore Remaining Relative Visa, applicants must meet several essential criteria:
Sponsorship
The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible relative. It may be their:
- parent/step-parent
- sibling/step-sibling
- eligible partner of their relative
No Other Near Relatives
The applicant or their partner must not have a near relative who reside outside Australia or a near relative who reside in Australia on a temporary visa (Temporary visa include bridging visas).
Assurance of Support
An assurance of support (a financial bond) is required to ensure that the applicant will not become reliant on government welfare services.
Health and Character Requirements
Health Checks: Applicants and any dependent family members must undergo medical examinations to ensure they meet Australia's health standards. This is to prevent the Australian healthcare system from being burdened by applicants with significant medical needs.
Character Checks: Police clearances from each country the applicant has lived in for 12 months or more during the past 10 years are required. This ensures that the applicant poses no security or criminal risk to Australia.
Current Location
Applicant must be outside Australia when the application is lodged and while waiting for the visa outcome
Current Processing Time: Subclass 115 Visa
Due to capping and queuing regulations, all Other Family visa applications, including the Remaining Relative Visa - subclass 115, are subject to limited visa placements each year. This can result in long wait times, as applications are processed in the order they are received.
| Visa Type | Acknowledge New Application | Visa Assessment (Queue release date) |
|---|---|---|
| Remaining Relative Visa - Subclass 115 | Approximately 3 weeks | Date queued up to 31 December 2012 |
Frequently
Asked
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People who have no close family members living outside Australia and whose only near relatives are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
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The Remaining Relative Visa allows people to live permanently in Australia if their only close family members are in Australia, helping families stay together.
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The Subclass 115 Visa is for applicants outside Australia, while the Subclass 835 Visa is for those already in Australia.
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There is no specific age limit for the Subclass 835 Visa, but all applicants must meet other visa requirements.