Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870)

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870)

Overview:  Bring your parents closer, without the long wait. Australia’s Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870) lets approved parents stay for up to 3 or 5 years, with options to extend. Simple terms, clear rules, family together.

  • 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.  This is a temporary visa.  This visa does not lead to permanent residence.
  • Applications to become an approved Parent Sponsor opened on 17 April 2019.  Applications for the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) open on 1 July 2019. 

Requirements

  • You must have an approved Parent Sponsor before this visa application can be lodged
  • You must apply online for this visa
  • This visa application must be lodged within 6 months of the Parent Sponsor approval
  • You must be outside Australia when you apply for the visa, unless you have Permission to Apply inside Australia (but not immigration clearance).
  • With this visa:
  • You can reunite with children and grandchildren
  • Visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years
  • Visit up to a maximum period in Australia of 10 years.
  • You cannot work in Australia

Include Family

  • You cannot include family members in your visa application

Eligibility

  • Be the biological, adoptive, step-parent or parent-in-law of the Parent Sponsor
  • Be aged at least 18 years of age
  • You must have approved Parent Sponsor to apply for this visa
  • Meet the health and character requirement
  • Stay only temporarily in Australia
  • You must have, and maintain adequate arrangements, for health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need while you are in Australia.

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Take Away Points

🌏 Stay close to family – Spend up to 3 or 5 years in Australia without needing to leave.
💌 Sponsored by loved ones – Your child or their partner can invite you over.
🕒 Flexible duration – Apply for another visa to extend your stay up to 10 years total.
📄 Simple requirements – Meet health, character, and sponsorship conditions.
✈️ No work rights – Focus on family time, not employment.

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