Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
(Subclass 870)
Secure Your Long-Term Parent Visa in Australia with Subclass 870
Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
Sponsored Parent Visa Subclass 870 allows a parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia for a period of up to 3 or 5 years.
What are the Eligibility Criteria for Parent Visa Subclass 870?
- You must be the biological, legal (including adoptive), step-parent, or parent-in-law of the sponsoring individual.
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- To apply for this visa, you are required to have an approved Parent Sponsor.
- You must have fulfilled and complied with any previous visa responsibilities.
- You must meet the health and character requirements
- You must have sufficient funds or access to financial resources to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
What are the Requirements for Sponsored Parent Visa Subclass 870?
- You must have an approved Parent Sponsor before you can apply for this visa.
- You must apply online for this visa.
- You must submit your visa application within 6 months of receiving sponsorship approval, or within 60 days if granted permission to apply while in Australia.
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What is the Duration of Your Stay?
- This is a temporary visa and does not provide a pathway to permanent residence.
- You are ineligible to apply for a permanent or temporary parent visa while you have applied for or are holding this visa.
- You can stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per application, with a maximum incremental stay of 10 years.
What are the Benefits of Parent Visa 870?
You can reunite with your children in Australia.
You can stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years with each visa.
You are eligible to reapply for additional Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visas, allowing a total stay of up to 10 years in Australia.
You cannot work in Australia with this visa.
What are the Eligibility Criteria to Sponsor Your Parent for 870 Visa?
- You must be at least 18 years old and be the child of the prospective visa applicant, or the spouse or de facto partner of their child.
- You must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident who has usually lived in Australia for at least 4 years, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who has resided in Australia for at least 4 years.
- You must not have been unlawfully present or held a bridging visa (except for bridging visas A, B, or C) during the past 4 years.
- To apply for this visa, you are required to have an approved Parent Sponsor.
- You must have fulfilled and attached to all conditions of any previous visas.
- You must meet health & character requirement.
- You must have sufficient money, or access to them, to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
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FAQs
Can Visa Subclass 870 Lead to Permanent Residency?
No, the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa 870 is a temporary visa and does not lead to permanent residency.
Can you include family members in your Subclass 870 visa application?
No, family members cannot be included in this visa. Each individual must submit a separate application.
What are the financial requirements for the 870 visa subclass?
The parent must have sufficient financial resources or access to funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia without depending on public assistance.
Can you work on a Subclass 870 visa?
No, the Subclass 870 visa does not allow you to work in Australia.
Can you apply for this visa while you are in Australia?
No, you must be outside of Australia to apply for the Subclass 870 visa.
