Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
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Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Australia · Family
What it is
Temporary visa allowing a sponsored parent to stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years at a time.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- See Home Affairs.
- Processing time
- See Home Affairs processing times.
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- No
- Work allowance
- 0 hours per week
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (base application charge)
- AUD 6,370
Key requirements
- Parent of an approved Australian sponsor
- Sponsor approved before you apply
Working on this visa
No work rights
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 July 2026.