The Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent Visa allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa, with the option to stay for up to 10 years in total.
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The Subclass 870 is a temporary visa that allows parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia for a specified period.
There is no Balance of Family Test or Assurance of Support requirement for this visa.
| FEATURE | 3 YEAR VISA | 5 YEAR VISA |
|---|---|---|
| Stay in Australia | Up to 3 years | Up to 5 years |
| Work Rights | No | No |
| Medicare Access | No | No |
| Visit Family | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Entry | Yes | Yes |
We assess you and help your sponoor apply for sponsorship approval.
Once approved, you can lodge your visa application.
We prepare and lodge your application with all supporting documents.
You complete health examinations and police checks.
Once approved, you will receive your Subclass 870 Visa.
Enjoy quality time with your loved ones in Australia.
Parent of Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible NZ Citizen
Approved Sponsor
Meet Health Requirements
Meet Character Requirements
Financial Sponsorship
Genuine Temporary Stay
Ensure you have all the required documents for a smooth application.
The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870 visa allows an eligible parent of an approved Australian sponsor to stay temporarily in Australia for an approved three-year or five-year period.
The sponsor is generally an eligible Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who meets the relationship, residence, income and other sponsorship requirements.
A granted visa permits a stay of up to three or five years, depending on the application and grant, with a maximum cumulative stay governed by the program rules.
Yes. The sponsor must meet the taxable-income requirement and provide evidence for the relevant income year. Income may be combined in limited circumstances permitted by the sponsorship rules.
No. The Subclass 870 visa carries a condition preventing the holder from working in Australia.
Applicants must satisfy applicable health requirements and maintain adequate health insurance for their stay. The exact evidence depends on the application and Department instructions.
No. It is a temporary visa and does not itself provide permanent residence. Other parent visa pathways have separate eligibility, costs and processing arrangements.
The sponsor must generally be approved first, and the parent will usually need to be outside Australia to lodge unless the Department has granted permission to apply in Australia.
Let us help you bring your parents to Australia.
