SPONSORED PARENT VISAS
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The Sponsored Parent visa (subclass 870) offers a new pathway for parents to reunite with their children in Australia. It is a temporary visa that allows a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to visit Australia and stay for up to 3 to 5 years, with the option to reapply for further visas up to a maximum of 10 years.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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You must be outside Australia when you apply for this visa
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You must have an eligible child who is settled in Australia as an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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You must be sponsored by eligible child, eligible relative or community organisation
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You must lodge your visa application within 6 months of sponsorship approval
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You must meet the health and character requirements​
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You must maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance while in Australia
WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS YOU TO DO
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Live in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa
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Travel to and from Australia during the validity of the travel facility of the visa
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Apply for further visas to visit up to a maximum period in Australia of 10 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Subclass 870 visa holders should be aware that:
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They must comply with all conditions imposed on the visa applicant when the visa was granted
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They must obey Australian law
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They must maintain adequate health insurance for the whole duration of their stay in Australia when not eligible for Medicare. You may find information about Medicare eligibility at Services Australia website.
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The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa does not lead to permanent residence in Australia and a subclass 870 visa holder cannot apply for a permanent parent visa while holding the Sponsored Parent visa.
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FEES AND CHARGES
Government Visa Application Charges
First instalment base visa application charge for Sponsored Parent Visa (subclass 870) is of AUD1,180.00​.​
Second instalment for subclass 870 is of:
-AUD4,715.00 for a visa valid for up to 3 years OR​
-AUD10,605.00 for a visa valid for up to 5 years.
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Please check the Department of Home Affairs' website for the latest information relating to visa application charges
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Please note that the visa application charge is the application fee charged by the Department to assess the application. Any professional fees or other services such as police checks, health examinations, translations, etc., are charged separately.
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View our schedule of fees for professional services here.
PROCESSING TIMES
The Department of Home Affairs generally processes most Parent Sponsorship applications for subclass 870 applicants within 4 months, and the Sponsored Parent Visa Application processing time is of between 5 and 7 months.
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More information may be found at the Department's website.