115 — Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)

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115 — Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

22 years

Application Fee

7,345 AUD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

Full Country Guide

Overview

An offshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.

The Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115) is an Australian permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia. Applicants must be outside Australia at time of application and grant, and must be sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen.

The visa grants permanent residence with full work and study rights, and dependants can be included. It is subject to annual capping and queuing — current processing estimates run to approximately 22 years. Applications queue by lodgement date; as of early 2026, queue dates up to mid-2013 were being released.

This visa is ideal for people with no close relatives outside Australia who want to permanently reunite with family and are prepared for a very long wait.

Fee Breakdown

First instalment (Base application charge)	5,280 AUD
Second instalment	2,065 AUD

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must have no close relatives living outside Australia

Must be sponsored by an eligible relative in Australia

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Evidence of family composition

Sponsorship form

Character and health checks

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Permanent residency
Reunification with only close family

Worth Knowing

Extremely long wait times
Strict definition of 'remaining relative'
Must be offshore
Having close relatives outside Australia
Ineligible sponsor

Application Process

Lodge application

Enter queue

Wait for processing

Grant of permanent visa

Application Forms

Go to application portal

47OF

Application for migration to Australia by other family members

Fill online

Verified Claims (20)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Lodge application; Enter queue; Wait for processing; Grant of permanent visa	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Dependent Visa	Can include dependent family members	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fee Breakdown	First instalment (Base application charge): 5280 AUD; Second instalment: 2065 AUD	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fees	AUD 7,345	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms	Form 47OF	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms · 47OF · description	Application for migration to Australia by other family members	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Job Offer Required	false	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Application Portal	https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

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Overview

An offshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.

This visa is ideal for people with no close relatives outside Australia who want to permanently reunite with family and are prepared for a very long wait.