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Remaining Relative Visa
A permanent visa for individuals with no close family members outside Australia, allowing them to join their eligible relatives living in Australia.
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Remaining Relative Visa – Subclass 835
Permanent visa to reunite with your only close family in Australia
Designed for people whose only remaining “near relative(s)(A near relative is your (or your partner’s) parent/step-parent or brother/sister (including step-siblings).
It also includes your (or your partner’s) child/stepchild aged 18+ who is not dependent.
And it includes a child/stepchild under 18 who is not in your (or your partner’s) daily care and control.)” live in Australia, so you can settle permanently with your family here.
Long-term settlement benefits
If granted, it allows you to live in Australia permanently, with access to work and study like other permanent residents.
Onshore pathway (apply while you’re in Australia)
This is the onshore Remaining Relative option for applicants who are already in Australia at the time of application.
Needs strong evidence of “remaining relative” status
A key part of the application is proving you do not have near relatives outside Australia (this is usually where most refusals/delays happen if not documented properly).
Requires an eligible family sponsor in Australia
You must be sponsored by an eligible relative (for example, a parent, sibling, or partner/spouse, depending on your family relationship).
Remaining Relative Visa – Subclass 835
No specific citizenship list. Eligibility depends on your relationship to the sponsor and meeting visa criteria (not nationality-based).
No general age limit for the applicant; this visa is not age-capped like skilled visas.
This is an onshore visa. You must be in Australia (and not in immigration clearance) when you apply.
Your only near relatives must be in Australia as Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens – you must not have other near relatives living outside Australia.
You must have an eligible sponsor, generally a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is at least 18 years old (limited exceptions may apply).
There is no study requirement for this visa.
No specific qualification requirement applies to this visa.
There is no standalone “bridging visa” eligibility test, but because this is an onshore visa, your lawful status and timing are critical. Many applicants rely on a bridging visa after lodgement (assessed case-by-case).
Not applicable – there is no skills assessment requirement for a Subclass 835 Remaining Relative visa.
Not an eligibility criterion stated as “must have OSHC” like student visas; you still must meet health requirements (and private cover may be sensible depending on your status).
Character requirements apply. Applicants are commonly asked to provide police clearances, including Australian checks where relevant.
Not a standard “English test” eligibility line like skilled visas; English can matter via functional English / second VAC settings in family visas (handled case-by-case).
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The Knowbal Visa Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply if you are in Australia and you are the only remaining near of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This means you have no other close family members living outside Australia.
It means that all your near family members—such as parents, siblings, or children—are permanently settled in Australia, and you do not have any relatives of the same degree living in another country.
Yes. You can include eligible family members, such as a partner or dependent on children, in your application so they can also obtain permanent residency if the visa is granted.
You must be sponsored by an eligible relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The sponsor must be settled in Australia and willing to support you, including financially if required.
Yes. All applicants must meet Australia’s health and character requirements, which usually involve medical examinations and police checks.
Yes. For Subclass 835, you must be in Australia when you apply and also in Australia when the visa is granted. If you leave Australia without the appropriate visa in place, it may affect your application.
This visa has a very limited number of places available each year. Once the annual limit is reached, applications are placed in a queue, which can result in very long waiting periods before a final decision is made.
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