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Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

Sponsored Parent Visa – Subclass 870

The Sponsored Parent Visa Subclass 870 allows parents of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay temporarily in Australia for extended periods.

This visa can be granted for up to 3 years or 5 years at a time, with a maximum total stay of 10 years. Unlike permanent Parent visas, Subclass 870 does not provide permanent residency but allows families to reunite in Australia for longer durations without requiring Balance of Family Test compliance. Applicants must be sponsored by an approved child and meet health insurance and financial requirements.

Why Choose the Sponsored Parent Visa 870?

Extended Family Reunion

Allows parents to live in Australia for up to 10 years in total.

Flexible Stay Options

Choose between 3-year or 5-year visa validity depending on family plans.

No Balance of Family Test

Unlike permanent Parent visas, this visa does not require Balance of Family compliance.

Mandatory Sponsorship

The child must be an approved sponsor meeting income requirements.

Strengthen Family Bonds

Enables grandparents to support families and spend quality time with children.

Multiple Entries

Travel freely in and out of Australia during visa validity period.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a biological, adoptive, or step-parent of eligible sponsor.
  • Must be sponsored by an approved child in Australia.
  • Must be outside Australia at time of application.
  • Maintain adequate health insurance for entire stay.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Not have outstanding public health debts.

Sponsorship Requirements

Sponsorship Factor Requirement
Eligible Sponsor Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen.
Income Threshold Must meet minimum taxable income requirements.
Sponsorship Approval Sponsor must be approved before visa application lodgement.
Character Requirement Sponsor must satisfy character assessment.

Visa Duration & Costs

Visa Option Stay Period Important Notes
3-Year Visa Up to 3 years Lower visa application charge
5-Year Visa Up to 5 years Higher visa application charge
Total Stay Limit Maximum 10 years combined Must depart Australia after reaching limit

Health & Insurance Requirements

  • Mandatory private health insurance for entire stay.
  • Health examinations as required.
  • No access to Medicare under this visa.
  • No work rights granted.
  • Cannot apply for permanent residency while holding this visa.

Why Choose Global Vision Migration?

  • Complete sponsorship and visa coordination.
  • Income threshold assessment and eligibility review.
  • Strategic planning for long-term family migration options.
  • Accurate documentation and compliance support.

Bring Your Parents to Australia for Extended Stay

Reunite with your parents through the Sponsored Parent Visa 870. Contact Global Vision Migration for expert sponsorship and visa application assistance today.

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The Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870) allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay temporarily in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years at a time, with a maximum stay of 10 years in total.

The sponsor must:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Meet minimum household income requirements.
• Agree to financial and sponsorship obligations.

Parents can stay for either:
• Up to 3 years, or
• Up to 5 years per visa grant.

The total cumulative stay cannot exceed 10 years.

No. Subclass 870 is a temporary visa and does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency. Parents must apply separately under permanent parent visa categories if eligible.

No. Subclass 870 visa holders are not permitted to work in Australia. They must also maintain adequate health insurance during their stay.

Sponsors must meet the minimum household income threshold (as specified by the Department) and may be required to provide financial assurances to support the parent during their stay in Australia.

Yes, parents may apply for another Subclass 870 visa as long as they do not exceed the total maximum stay of 10 years and continue to meet eligibility requirements.