Sponsored Parent Visa-870
A sponsored Parent Visa allows you to bring your parents to Australia to live with you and your family, helping families reunite and enabling ageing parents to spend quality time with their children.
You can apply for this visa online or seek assistance from a professional and experienced migration agent. Hiring a migration agent registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) ensures you have the expertise needed to prepare and lodge your application correctly, minimizing the risk of errors.
Please note that only 15,000 Parent Visas are issued each year, so it is essential that your application is accurate and complete to avoid rejection.
Eligibility to apply for a sponsored parent visa for Australia
To apply for a Sponsored Parent Visa, the applicant must have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
The Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870) is a temporary visa that allows parents to stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. Unlike a standard Visitor Visa, which only permits a short stay, this visa enables parents to spend an extended period with their children in Australia.
The process to apply for a parent visa for Australia
The process of applying for a Parent Visa involves two steps:
The applicant’s child, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen, must provide sponsorship for the parent.
Within six months of receiving sponsorship, the parent must apply for a Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870).
This visa allows parents to stay with their children in Australia for the duration of the visa but does not permit work in Australia.
Balance of family test
Visa applicants must also pass the Balance of Family Test, which requires that at least half of their eligible children reside in Australia.
Consulting an experienced migration agent can help ensure that you meet this requirement and complete your application correctly.
Health test
A Parent Visa requires applicants to pass a health assessment. Parents must declare any pre-existing medical conditions and provide information on any anticipated healthcare costs they may incur during their stay in Australia, as this may affect the outcome of their application.
Time duration
While the Australian government issues 15,000 non-contributory parent visas each year, there is a long waiting list, and processing times can range from 2 to 30 years.
A faster, though slightly more expensive, contributory route is also available. A registered migration agent can guide you through this process, providing details on the contributory visa, including minimum income requirements, financial obligations, and other criteria to help you successfully sponsor your parent.
Contributory visas
A contributory parent visa is more expensive than a non-contributory visa, but it offers significant advantages. These visas are processed much faster and allow eligible applicants to live, study, and work in Australia during the visa period. They also make applicants eligible to apply for permanent residency after the prescribed duration.
Within the contributory visa category, the Subclass 143 also provides medical coverage for the visa holder.
It is highly recommended to consult a professional migration agent, who can help you:
Understand all available visa options and their comparative costs
Stay informed about updates and changes in Australian government policy regarding parent visas
Make an informed decision about the best visa pathway for your parents
The process to apply for a parent visa for Australia
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The easiest way to apply for a Sponsored Parent Visa or a Visitor Visa for Parents in Australia is with the guidance of experts. Immigration Global Network is a leading visa consultancy specializing in parent visas.
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