Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (SC 870)
A Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa allows the parent of an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or an Eligible New Zealand citizen to visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. This visa allows parents to reunite with their children, and to experience all the stunning landscapes and limitless opportunities that Australia has to offer.
This visa involves a 2 step process, requiring that an action be taken by both the parent sponsor, and the parent. One could re-apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa to visit up to a maximum period of 10 years in Australia.
Your migration process
We will guide you every step of the process until you get your visa
Step 01
Check your eligibility
The parent and the sponsoring child must meet separate eligibility criteria. We will assess your circumstances and advice you on your eligibility.
Step 02
Sponsorship Application
Its important that the sponsor apply for the sponsorship application and get it approved. The sponsor will get a Sponsorship ID which will be valid for 6 months. We will lodge the application in a timely manner in order to get the application.
Step 03
Visa application
Within 06 months from the approval of sponsorship, each parent should their make individual visa application. The application is an online application doen through the ImmiAccount. We will ensure your deadlines are met and submit your visa application on time.
How Long Will It Take You To Get Your Visa?
The Department routinely publishes the processing times for all visa categories.
The updated processing times for SC 870 sponsorship application are;
- 50% of the application processed in 5 months
- 90% of the application processed in 5 months
The updated processing times for SC 870 visa application are;
- 50% of the application processed in 6 months
- 90% of the application processed in 9 months
Are You Eligible For a SC 870 Visa?
In order to be eligible for this visa you must:
- be the biological parent, legal parent, step-parent or parent in-law of the child who is sponsoring you.
- be at least 18 years of age
- have an approved sponsorship
- have met the health and character requirements
- arrange adequate health insurance
- have enough money to fund your stay
- have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily
Are you an Eligible Sponsor?
In order to be eligible to sponsor your parents, you must:
- be the biological child, adopted child, step-child, or the child’s spouse/de facto partner
- be at least 18 years of age
- be an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (Usually resident in Australia for 4 years), or New Zealand citizen. (Usually resident in Australia for 4 years
- pass the income test (Your taxable income must be at least equal to, or greater than AUD83,454.80. If you cannot satisfy the income test by yourself, you can combine your taxable income with your partner’s taxable income to meet the requirement)
- meet the character requirement
Ready to reunite with your parents in Australia?
Let us guide your 870 visa journey from start to finish
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