Who Is the Subclass 870 Visa For?
The Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa provides a flexible, long-term option for parents who want to spend more time with their children and grandchildren in Australia.
By offering stays of up to five years, it gives families the opportunity to reunite without the extensive waiting periods of permanent parent visas. However, it’s important to consider the temporary nature of this visa and the associated costs, particularly since it does not lead to permanent residency or work rights.
For those looking for a quicker and more accessible option to bring parents to Australia temporarily, the Subclass 870 visa is an attractive solution. Families are encouraged to explore this option while carefully considering both the eligibility criteria and the commitments involved for sponsors and applicants alike.
Up to 15,000 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visas may be granted each year, ensuring reunions are possible for many families. This will make a big difference to many Australian families.
Have an approved Parent Sponsor.
Lodge an application for the visa within six (6) months of the sponsorship approval
To be eligible for the visa, a parent must be:
There is no balance of family test or Assurance of Support requirement for this visa.
Sponsors must meet the following criteria:
Sponsors must also agree to comply with sponsorship obligations in relation to the parent(s) they are sponsoring.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa applicants must:
A parent sponsorship will cease:
However, some sponsor obligations will continue after the sponsorship ceases, including the obligation to pay any outstanding health debts incurred by the visa holder in Australia, even after their visa has ceased.
Processing times will be dependent on a number of factors, including the number of applications lodged and whether an applicant provides all required information with their application.
In addition to a sponsorship and visa application fee; the second visa application charge will cost migrants $5,895 per applicant for a three-year visa and $11,785 per applicant for a five-year visa.
Unlike permanent Parent visas, there is no Balance of Family Test requirement for this visa, meaning a visa applicant is not required to have more than half of their children residing in Australia.
You can apply for further visas to stay up to a maximum of ten (10) years on this visa.
There are no work rights on this visa.
This visa does not lead to permanent residency.
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