Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (870)Permanent Partner Visa Assessment: Bring Your Partner to Australia for Good

Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident who wants to bring your parents to Australia to live with you? If so, you may be eligible for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870).

A Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa allows your parents to live in Australia for up to 5 years. They will be able to visit you, their grandchildren, and other family members. They will also be able to work in Australia, if they meet the requirements.

To be eligible for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Your parents must be the biological, adoptive, or step-parents of you.
• Your parents must be aged 65 years or older.
• Your parents must have a health insurance policy that covers them for the duration of their stay in Australia.
• You must meet the financial requirements for sponsoring your parents.

If you meet the criteria, you can apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa online. The application process is fairly straightforward, but it is important to gather all of the required documentation before you apply.

Once your application is submitted, it will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs. The processing time for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa varies, but it typically takes between 6 and 12 months.

If your application is successful, your parents will be granted a visa that allows them to live in Australia for up to 5 years.