Temporary Sponsored Parent (subclass 870) Visa Conditions
In this column, we will look at the visa conditions for the Temporary Sponsored Parent visa.
The Temporary Sponsored Parent visa was introduced in 2019 and is a visa where parents of Australian Permanent Residents or citizens can legally stay in Australia for a certain period.
We also happen to have a temporary parent visa approval today, just in time to introduce the visa conditions.
If you look at the Visa approval letter from the Department of Home Affairs, the visa period is stated on page 1, and pages 2 to 5 are where the conditions are announced.
It is essential to read the conditions carefully in order not to cause problems with the visa.
Temporary Sponsored Parent (subclass 870) Visa Conditions
▶No work (visa condition 8103)
This condition means that you are not allowed to undertake work in Australia.
However, you can apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) as you are considered a tax resident.
▶ Activity limitation (visa condition 8303)
This condition means that you must not become involved in activities disruptive to, or violence threatening harm to the Australian community or a group within the community.
▶ Maintain health insurance (visa condition 8501)
This condition means that you must maintain adequate health insurance in Australia.
Health insurance depends on personal health conditions and different insurance companies but is generally from $230 a month.
▶ Must leave before visa expiry (visa condition 8531)
This condition means that you are not allowed to stay in Australia beyond the period of stay permitted by your visa.
▶ Must not engage in criminal conduct (visa condition 8564)
This condition means that you must not engage in criminal conduct during your stay in Australia.
▶ Notify new details (visa condition 8609)
This condition means that you must notify us within 14 days after any change to your personal or contact details (name, address, phone number, email address, passport). You must do this in writing and can use Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances (Section 104 of the Migration Act 1958), which is available at Overview (homeaffairs.gov.au)
Let’s look at the visa application process, cost and processing times.
Visa Application Process
There are two processes for the Temporary Sponsored Parent visa.
Step 1: Sponsorship Application
A child who is an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident applies for a sponsorship application.
Step 2: Parents apply for the Temporary Sponsored Parent visa subclass 870
Both sponsor/ visa applicants must meet the eligibility criteria to apply.
Visa Cost
- Sponsorship Application – $420
- Temporary parent visa up to 3 years – $5,090
- Temporary parent visa up to 5 years – $10,000
The visa application charge is payable in two instalments, with one payment at the time of application and the remainder paid prior to visa grant.
(As of August 12, 2022)
Processing times
As for visa processing times, it may take a minimum of 3 months to complete the visa process after receiving the sponsorship approval.
This is the current visa processing period listed in the Department of Home Affairs.
According to the announcement in August 2022, unlike the Contributory Parent visa and Parent visa, which can take from 40 months to a maximum of 30 years, the Temporary Sponsored Parent (subclass 870) visa has the advantage of faster visa processing. It allows you to stay in Australia for up to 10 years, with the requirements not being too strict.
Moreover, sponsors do not require Family Balance Test condition when applying for a Temporary sponsored parent visa. Regardless of the number of siblings, just at least one child must be living in Australia after obtaining permanent residence or citizenship, with a minimum income of AUD 83,454.80 (standard set by the Ministry of Immigration, as of August 12, 2022,), can apply for sponsorship.
If you have any further questions about the temporary parent invitation visa requirements or would like to consult, please contact Mosaic Migration.
