🇦🇺 Australia · Family
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €3,763 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
Documents
- Passport (pages with photo, personal details, and issue/expiry dates)
- National identity card (if you have one)
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
- Evidence of ties to home country (such as bank statements, tax records, proof of assets, etc.)
- Letter explaining purpose and plans for visiting Australia
- Australian police certificate (if applicable)
- Overseas police certificates for any country where spent 12+ months in last 10 years since turning 16
- Military service records/discharge papers (if applicable)
- Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment
- Health examination reports (if required)
- Health insurance documents from an Australian provider
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/sponsored-parent-temporary-870.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
Criminal record
Medical exam
Age range
“"be at least 18 years of age"”
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.