Remaining Relative visa 115 / 835
For a person whose only near relatives live in Australia. Queue about 26 years.
In force
Who it is for
A person whose only near relatives (parents, siblings, children and step equivalents) are Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens usually living in Australia.
Main requirements
- No near relatives outside Australia, other than a partner.
- Sponsor, Assurance of Support, health and character.
Where you apply from
115 outside Australia; 835 in Australia.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk. - Map every relative
Every near relative worldwide, including step-relatives, must be accounted for.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent maps every relative, because one overlooked step-sibling can cause refusal. - Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed. - Lodge and queue
The queue for new applications is estimated at about 26 years.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent keeps the case ready.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| First instalment, main applicant | A$6,600 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$3,300 |
| Family member under 18 | A$1,655 |
| Second instalment, each person | A$2,065 |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs other family visas queue release dates, as at 31 August 2026. Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| Estimated time for new applications | 50% in about 26 years, 90% in not published |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Any near relative living outside Australia.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.