The Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115) is a permanent visa for individuals who have no close family members outside Australia and wish to reunite with their only remaining close relatives living in Australia. This visa allows eligible applicants to live in Australia permanently with their sponsoring relatives.

Key Features of the Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)

• Grants permanent residency in Australia.
• Allows the visa holder to live, work, and study indefinitely.
• Provides access to Medicare and other social benefits.
• Offers a pathway to Australian citizenship.
• Enables travel to and from Australia for five years from the visa grant date.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must have no near relatives (parents, siblings, non-dependent children) outside Australia.
• The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• The sponsor must be an eligible relative and at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must meet health and character requirements.
• The sponsor must agree to provide financial and accommodation support for two years.