SPONSORED PARENT 870 VISA
Overview | 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. |
Visa type | Temporary |
Cost of application | Visa up to 3 years: AUD5,000 Visa up to 5 years: AUD10,000 Can be paid for in 2 instalments |
Duration of visa | Up to 3 or 5 years |
Uses of this visa |
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Eligibility | Applicants must meet the following requirements-
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Suitable Sponsor
To be eligible as a Parent Sponsor, you must be at least 18 years of age and be the child of the prospective visa applicant (or the child’s spouse or de facto partner).
You must also be:
- an Australian citizen, or
- an Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia for at least 4 years, and
- you have not been unlawful or held a bridging visa (other than a bridging visa A, B or C) during the last 4 years