Temporary Sponsored Parent visa (Subclass 870)

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Temporary Sponsored Parent visa (Subclass 870)

This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. The cost for applying for the visa will be AUD5,000 for a 3-year visa and AUD10,000 for a 5-year visa with the sponsor having to pay AUD420 to lodge their sponsorship. Parents can stay for a period of up to 5 years but must depart Australia for 90 days to be eligible to apply for a further stay of 5 years.

Parents applying for a subclass 870 visas:

  • Must lodge their application within 60 days of the sponsorship being approved;
  • Can stay in Australia for up to 5 years without departing;
  • Can apply for a further stay of 5 years after departing Australia for 90 days;
  • Can stay in Australia for a cumulative maximum 10 year period;
  • Cannot apply for a further subclass 870 visa after 10 years;
  • Are not subject to the Balance of Family Test;
  • Cannot work in Australia;
  • Must arrange and maintain private medical insurance for their entire stay in Australia;
  • Must satisfy health and character requirements;
  • Need to be outside Australia when applying (unless permission is given by the DHA);
  • Can be inside or outside Australia when the visa is granted.

Sponsor

Only 2 parents per household can be sponsored for a subclass 870 visa at a time.

Sponsors must:

  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen;
  • Have usually been resident in Australia for at least 4 years;
  • Have their sponsorship approved before their parent’s visa application is lodged;
  • Meet a minimum household income threshold of A$ 83,454.80 in the most recent tax year;
  • Have no outstanding debts to the Commonwealth of Australia;
  • Accept liability for any outstanding public health debt their parent accrues in Australia;
  • Provide police clearances as evidence of good character;
  • Provide financial support and accommodation for their parents if needed.

Our Service

Visa Globe migration agents will assist you in choosing the best Parent Visa option for you. We will guide you through the entire visa process, from collating the initial documents required, through to acting as your appointed representative in all dealings with Department of Home Affairs (DHA). until your visa application is finalised.