PARENT VISAS
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa — Subclass 870
Subclass 870 allows parents to stay in Australia for up to five years at a time. To apply for a subsequent 870 visa, you must have spent at least 90 days outside Australia since your last 870. The maximum cumulative stay is generally 10 years on this stream.
Sponsorship & Eligibility (for Sponsor)
- Meet relationship requirements under Australian law.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen residing in Australia (typically 4+ years).
- Have met any prior sponsorship obligations.
- No adverse information; no Commonwealth/public health debts in the sponsor’s name.
- Demonstrate nominal household income sufficient to cover parents’ stay.
Key Eligibility Requirements (Applicant)
- Be sponsored by an approved Parent Sponsor.
- If holding/held an 870, have spent at least 90 days outside Australia before applying for another 870.
- Show access to sufficient funds and maintain adequate health insurance; provide documentary evidence.
- Meet Australia’s security, health, and character requirements.
- No outstanding public health debts.
We assist with sponsor approval, visa strategy, documentation, and timing to optimise the stay options under the 870 program.
