“Subclass 835 is a permanent visa for people already in Australia who have only one remaining close family member here.”

Stay Where You Already Belong.

The Subclass 835 Remaining Relative Visa is for individuals who are already living in Australia and whose only close family connection is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen willing to sponsor them.

• No points test or job requirements:
There is no skills assessment, no occupation list, and no points system. Eligibility is based entirely on family ties.

• For those with no close family elsewhere:
You qualify only if you have no other parents, siblings, children, grandparents, or grandchildren anywhere in the world who could support you.

• Permanent residency without leaving Australia:
Once granted, you become an Australian permanent resident while remaining onshore — no need to depart Australia.

• Full rights from day one:
You receive Medicare access, unrestricted work and study rights, and five-year international travel flexibility.

• Citizenship and long-term security:
After meeting residency requirements, you may apply for Australian citizenship and fully integrate into Australian society.

Processing takes time (often around 10 years), but during this period you can continue building your life in Australia, moving from temporary uncertainty to permanent belonging.