Australia has several Parent visa pathways for eligible parents of Australian citizens,permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens.

Different pathways have significantly different eligibility requirements, costs and
processing arrangements.

These visas may be relevant to parents whose children are settled in Australia and who meet the requirements of the particular Parent visa pathway

Depending on the subclass, matters may include:

• sponsorship requirements;
• the balance-of-family test;
• the applicant’s age;
• location at the relevant application or decision stage;
• health and character requirements;
• Assurance of Support requirements;
• visa charges; and
• processing times.

Subclass 870 is a temporary sponsored pathway and should be clearly distinguished from permanent Parent visa pathways.

Depending on the subclass, matters may include:

• sponsorship requirements;
• the balance-of-family test;
• the applicant’s age;
• location at the relevant application or decision stage;
• health and character requirements;
• Assurance of Support requirements;
• visa charges; and
• processing times.

Subclass 870 is a temporary sponsored pathway and should be clearly distinguished from permanent Parent visa pathways.