Australia · Family Visas

Remaining Relative and Carer pathways — eligibility review

The Remaining Relative and Carer visas allow some relatives to join family in Australia. They have capped places and very long processing queues, and their availability should be checked before applying.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

People whose only near relatives live in Australia, or who need to care for a relative in Australia with a long-term medical condition.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • A sponsor who is an eligible relative in Australia
  • For Remaining Relative, no near relatives outside Australia
  • For Carer, an assessment of the relative's care needs
Process

How the process works

  1. Review eligibility and current status of the subclass
  2. Prepare evidence of family composition or care needs
  3. Apply and wait in the queue
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Family composition evidence
  • Medical assessment for carer visas
  • Sponsor documents
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Queue times can run to many years. We review alternatives before you commit to these routes.

Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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