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Sponsored Parent (Subclass 870) (Temporary Parent Visas)
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. A parent can apply for further visas to visit up to a maximum period in Australia of 10 years and does not contain work rights.
Target Market
- Parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who do not meet the balance of family test or do not want permanent residence
Sponsor requirements
- be at least 18 years of age
be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who has been usually resident in Australia for four years - have a minimum salary of $83,454.80 per annum
Visa requirements
- be in or outside of Australia (but if in Australia the applicant must have permission to apply from the Minister)
- be the biological, adoptive, step-parent or parent in-law of the Parent Sponsor (there is no balance of family test or Assurance of Support requirements for this visa)
- be at least 18 years of age
- have an approved Parent Sponsor
- must meet health and character requirements
- have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia
- have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily
- have and maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance whist in Australia
- not have an outstanding debt to the Australian government
