Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa

If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, you may be eligible to sponsor your parent/s to come and live with you temporarily in Australia. A Parent Visa Subclass 870 may allow parents to join their children to live in Australia.

It is designed to reunite parents and children on a temporary basis for up to 3-5 years with an option to reapply for a visa of longer length allowing a stay of a maximum of 10 years.

Please be mindful that this visa does not lead to permanent residence and your parents cannot apply for other types of parent visa when they have applied for or hold a Subclass 870 visa. Additionally, your parents will not be allowed to work whilst in Australia when using this visa.

There are two main costs associated with a Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa application.

1. Professional fees payable to Australian Migration Lawyers to prepare your primary application

Our fees will vary depending on the complexity and circumstances of your application. Some applications will be more complicated than others, requiring more time to prepare submissions and our fees are designed accordingly. Where possible, we work on a fixed-fee basis rather than billing hourly to provide our clients with certainty about the total costs associated with their Parent visa application. We may also offer payment plans based on financial need.

2. Department fees

As of 1 July 2023, the fees charged by the Department of Home Affairs for a Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa are divided into two categories:

• Sponsorship application fee: $420
• Visa application fee: up to 3 years: $5,735, up to 5 years: $11,470

These fees must be paid upfront at the time of lodgement and the Department of Home Affairs does not accept split payments. You can pay using debit/credit card, PayPal, UnionPay and BPAY.

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