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Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. 

About Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)

The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) is designed to allow parents to visit and stay with their children in Australia for an extended period. A Class Immigration and Education Consultants are here to provide you with valuable insights into the Subclass 870 visa. 

What This Visa Lets You Do

The Subclass 870 visa offers the following privileges: 

  • Extended Stay: Parents can reside in Australia for an extended period, enhancing the quality time spent with their children and grandchildren. 
  • Multiple Entries: Subclass 870 allows multiple entries into Australia for up to 3 or 5 years, depending on the visa option chosen. 
  • Access to Healthcare: Visa holders can enroll in Australia’s healthcare scheme, Medicare, ensuring access to medical services. 
  • Work Rights: Limited work rights may be available depending on the visa option selected. 

Requirements

To be eligible for the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870), certain requirements must be met: 

  • You must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor, typically your child, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. 
  • Adequate health insurance coverage is mandatory for the duration of your stay in Australia. 
  • Meeting the balance-of-family test, which requires more children living in Australia than in any other country. 

Eligibility Criteria

Additional eligibility criteria include: 

  • Demonstrating financial capacity to support yourself during your stay. 
  • No outstanding debts to the Australian government. 

Checklist

For a successful application, follow this checklist: 

  • Complete all required application forms accurately. 
  • Gather supporting documents, including proof of identity, health insurance, financial capacity, and relationship evidence. 
  • Pay the relevant visa application fees. 
  • Submit your application and required documents to the specified address. 

Processing Time

The processing time for the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) may vary depending on application completeness, document verification, and government processing times. For the most up-to-date processing time estimates, please visit the official Home Affairs website or consult immigration experts. 

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870), please visit the official Home Affairs website. 

The Subclass 870 visa provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their children and grandchildren in Australia. At A Class Immigration and Education Consultants, we are dedicated to assisting you in navigating the visa application process, ensuring a memorable visit with your family in Australia. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Subclass 870 is a temporary visa that allows parents to visit and stay with their children in Australia for an extended period. 

Typically, your child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can sponsor you for this visa. 

Yes, adequate health insurance coverage is mandatory for the duration of your stay in Australia. 

The balance-of-family test requires that you have more children living in Australia than in any other country to meet the eligibility criteria. 

Limited work rights may be available depending on the visa option selected. 

Visa Subclass

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)

This temporary visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)

This permanent visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia.

Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)

This temporary visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

Parent visa (subclass 103)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years.

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