Visa file / Partner and family visas
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.
Published eligibility
- 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.
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
First enquiry
You tell the registered migration agent your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
Where a registered migration agent can helpIdentifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk.
- 02
Map every relative
Every near relative worldwide, including step-relatives, must be accounted for.
Where a registered migration agent can helpMaps every relative, because one overlooked step-sibling can cause refusal.
- 03
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
- 04
Lodge and queue
The queue for new applications is estimated at about 26 years.
Where a registered migration agent can helpKeeps the case ready.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
| Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated time for new applications | about 26 years | Not published |
Home Affairs other family visas queue release dates, as at 31 August 2026. Read 22 October 2026. Times change monthly and are not a promise. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Any near relative living outside Australia.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Application
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.