Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) lets parents stay in Australia with their children for up to three or five years at a time, without the balance-of-family test.

Your child must first be approved as a parent sponsor. Sponsors must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who meet residence and household income requirements
Be the biological, adoptive or step-parent of your sponsor
Hold adequate health insurance for your stay
Have enough money to support yourself
Meet health and character requirements

Stay for up to three or five years per visa
Apply for further visas up to a maximum combined stay of 10 years
Travel in and out of Australia while the visa is valid
No work rights, and the visa does not lead to permanent residence

Australian Government visa application charges as at 1 July 2026:

Visa application, first instalment

AUD 1,515

A second instalment is payable before grant and is higher for a five-year visa than a three-year visa. The sponsor also pays a sponsorship application fee.

Charges are set by the Department of Home Affairs and usually change on 1 July each year. Check the current visa pricing table before you apply. Our professional fees are separate and are set out in a written agreement before any work starts.

Last reviewed November 2026. Migration law changes often and this page is general information, not advice. Ask us about your situation.