# Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) for applicants from India

The subclass 870 lets parents stay in Australia for three or five years at a time, up to ten years in total, without a path to permanent residence and without the decade-long queue. The child sponsor must be approved first and meet an income requirement.

Source: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/sponsored-parent-temporary-870 · Updated 2026-10-08 · Australia Visa Hub, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

## For Indian applicants
This is the practical visa for Indian parents who want long stays with their children and grandchildren without the cost and wait of the 143. It cannot be combined with work rights and requires private health insurance for the whole stay.

## Eligibility
- Sponsor approved as a parent sponsor, meeting the household income threshold and character requirements
- Applicant is the parent of the sponsor and is outside Australia at application (unless already lawfully onshore in limited cases)
- Health insurance for the full period of stay
- No outstanding public health debt; health and character requirements met

## Documents
- Sponsorship approval
- Relationship evidence
- Health insurance policy
- Health examinations

## Government fee (2026-27)
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, first instalment (payable at lodgement, both 3-year and 5-year, Primary applicant: A$1,515 (about ₹1,02,005 at 67.33 INR/AUD on 2026-10-07), effective 2026-07-01
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, 3-year visa, second instalment (payable before grant, Second instalment: A$4,855 (about ₹3,26,887 at 67.33 INR/AUD on 2026-10-07), effective 2026-07-01
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, 5-year visa, second instalment (payable before grant, Second instalment: A$10,925 (about ₹7,35,580 at 67.33 INR/AUD on 2026-10-07), effective 2026-07-01

## Common refusal reasons
- Sponsor not approved or income below threshold
- Health insurance not in place
- Health requirement not met

## FAQ
**Can my parents work on the 870?**
No. The 870 has no work rights. It is a long-stay family visa.

**Can we switch to the 143 later?**
A parent can apply for a 143 separately; the two queues are independent. Many families hold the 870 while the 143 is in the queue.

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