Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835 Visa) Eligibility

Remaining Relative Visa 835 Overview

The Remaining relative visa, or Subclass 835 visa (onshore), is a pathway for individuals who are the remaining relatives of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

It allows these individuals to live permanently in Australia with their close family member(s) who are settled in the country. The visa is specifically designed for those who have no other close relatives living outside Australia. This visa allows you to:

• Live in Australia permanently.
• Access Medicare, Australia’s public health care system.
• Study and work in Australia without restrictions.
• Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.
• Eligible for social security benefits and support services.
• Travel to and from Australia during the visa validity period.

Requirements For a 835 Visa

To qualify for the Remaining Relative visa 835, you need to meet the following 835 visa Australia requirements:

• You must be the last remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• You must not have close relatives living outside Australia, or in Australia on a temporary visa (including a Bridging visa).
• You need sponsorship from an eligible relative in Australia who will financially support you.
• No age limit, but health and character requirements must be met.
• You must pass health exams and provide police certificates.
• Assurance of support is possibly required to ensure financial support.
• You must have no history of visa refusal or cancellations

Who Can Be The Sponsor?

The sponsor must be a near relative, including:

• Parent or step-parent
• Partner’s parent or step-parent
• Sibling or step-sibling
• Child or stepchild
• Child or stepchild

The sponsor must be at least 18 years of age, and be:

• An Australian citizen
• An Australian permanent resident, or
• Eligible New Zealand citizen

In addition to subclass 835, if you want to apply for a family-sponsored visa onshore, you can consider subclass 836 or subclass 838.

835 Visa Application Process

Here’s a step-by-step outline for applying for a Subclass 835 visa:

1. Check Eligibility

Ensure you qualify as the remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

2. Gather Documents

Collect required documents like identity proofs, relationship evidence, health assessments, police certificates, and Assurance of Support (if needed).

3. Submit Application

Complete the online Remaining relative visa application form and attach all necessary documents.

4. Pay Fees

Pay the visa application charge and any additional costs for health and character assessments.

5. Wait for Processing

Await a decision from the Department of Home Affairs on your visa application.

For further information about visa 835 or other Australian family visas, please contact VEM.

Costs &Processing time

According to the Migration policy 2026, the subclass 835 Remaining relative visa fees are AUD 8,665 for the main applicant. You need to pay in two instalments as follows:

Note: The Subclass 835 visa fee listed above does not include a 1.4% surcharge.

Note that you may not get any refund if your visa application is refused.

Like subclass 115 visa, there is no information on the Remaining relative visa processing time at present. We will update this information on our Fanpage and website when the Department of Home Affairs announces it.

To know whether you meet the requirements, you can contact our registered migration agent. VEM will be your trusted companion. Our qualified consultant, Mr. Peter Cao, a registered migration agent (MARN: 1577877), will assist you throughout the application process.

By: Peter Phong D Cao – Registered migration agent
(MARN: 1577877, MIA: 12648)

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