Subclass 870-Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa
Visa Class:
Date of Modification: 8 May 2022
Visa Category: Visiting Australia
Visa Subclass: 870
Base Application Fee: 0
Stream: Not Applicable
Visa Introduction
With this visa you
- can visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa
- can apply for further visas to visit up to a maximum period in Australia of 10 years
- cannot work in Australia
The visa applicant must:
- have an approved Parent Sponsor before you can lodge an application for this visa
- lodge your visa application within 6 months of the sponsorship approval, or 60 days if you are given Permission to Apply in Australia
Note: During Covid 19 visa concession period, a concession to extend this visa by 18 months will be available to eligible visa holders. Associated sponsorship obligations will also be extended for the same period.
Cost and Processing Times
Cost
- Up to 3 years AUD5,090
- Up to 5 years AUD10,180
Processing times
- 25% of applications: 4 months
- 50% of applications: 13 months
- 75% of applications: 21 months
- 90% of applications: 24 months
Visa Application Checklist
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