Australia Sponsored Parent 870
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- Type
- Temporary parent stay
- Sponsor
- Approved Parent Sponsor
- Core requirements
- Sponsor approval, temporary intent, funds, and health insurance
- What to know
- No work rights and no direct PR
Summary
Australia's Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870) lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years at a time.
This can be useful for families who need longer parent visits but are not ready for, or do not qualify for, a permanent Parent visa.
Eligibility
Home Affairs lists key requirements including:
- An approved Parent Sponsor before applying.
- Lodging the visa application within the required time after sponsorship approval.
- Sufficient money.
- Health insurance.
- Health and character requirements.
- A genuine temporary-stay intention.
The visa can allow further stays up to a maximum overall period, but the rules should be checked before planning around repeat grants.
What This Route Allows
The visa can allow a parent to visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per grant. It can help families spend extended time together.
What This Route Is Not
This is not permanent residence and it does not allow work in Australia. It also is not a substitute for checking whether a permanent Parent visa is realistic.
Next Steps
- Confirm the child can be approved as a Parent Sponsor.
- Decide whether a 3-year or 5-year stay makes sense.
- Estimate health insurance and support costs.
- Check timing carefully after sponsorship approval.
Sources
- Department of Home Affairs - Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870) - official visa page.