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Sponsored Parent Visa Subclass 870

Sponsored Parent Visa 870 is a temporary visa, to allow parents of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to come to Australia and stay for up to 3 or 5 years. This visa can be renewed; however, the maximum period of stay is 10 years.

The applicant needs to be sponsored by their Australian child(ren).

Visa 870 Eligibility

Among other requirements, to be eligible for the 870 visa you must be:

  • the biological, step or legal parent (such as an adoptive parent), or parent-in-law of the sponsor,
  • the sponsor must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

 

There is no age limitation for the 870 visa, nor the balance of family test like other parent visas

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Subclass 870 Visa Sponsorship Requirements

Before the visa applicant can submit their subclass 870 visa, the child must first be approved as a sponsor. If the sponsorship is refused, the parent will not be able to apply for a sponsored parent visa.

The requirements for the sponsor are, for instance:

  • Not prevented by any sponsorship limitation, such as if he/she has previously sponsored other parents on subclass 870 visa
  • If the sponsor is not an Australian citizen, the sponsor must satisfy residence requirements (that is, he/she must have been living in Australia for at least 4 years)
  • Pass the income test. There is a minimum income requirement to become a sponsor which is $83,454.80. The income can be combined between a sponsor and his/her partner.
  • Pass the character requirements. This can be done by providing relevant police check(s)
  • Owes no debt to the Australian Government or has a public health debt place.

There is a one-off fee charged by the Department to lodge the sponsorship application, of approximately AUD420. This fee may change from time to time.

Costs Involved in the Parent 870 Visa

The costs involved in the subclass 870 visa is approximately $5,735 for a 3-year visa, or $11,470 for a 5-year visa. These costs may increase from time to time.

There is also a one-off fee charged by the Department to lodge the sponsorship application, of approximately $420. This fee may change from time to time.

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Subclass 870 Parent Visa Conditions

While in Australia, you cannot work (unless you obtain prior permission from the Minister of Immigration).

 

Holding the subclass 870 visa may impact your eligibility for sponsorship on another parent visa until the Subclass 870 visa expires. It is advisable to seek professional guidance and strategies from your immigration lawyer or RMA before considering other parent visa applications.

Obligations as a Sponsor of the Parent Visa 870

The sponsor of the 870 visa will have certain obligations, such as to pay any outstanding public health debt of the parent(s), inform the Department of certain events, support the parents financially to provide accommodation, etc.

Steps Involved in Applying for the Sponsored Parent Visa 870

Firstly, the child must apply and be approved as a sponsor for subclass 870 visa. Thereafter, the parent can apply for the 870 visa and choose the duration of the visa.
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870 Parent Visa Frequently Asked Questions

While processing time varies, you need to anticipate for delay as there are 2 applications involved: the sponsorship application and visa application.

Yes, if your total period of subclass 870 visa has not reached 10 years. The maximum stay on subclass 870 visa, as above, is 10 years.

The fee is split into two: first instalment of approximately $1,000 at time of application, and the remaining (depending on the duration requested) is payable before the grant of the subclass 870 visa.

No, you cannot include dependents on this visa. Each parent must apply for subclass 870 visa.

No assurance of support is required for subclass 870 visa application.

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