This temporary sponsored visa allows parents of permanent residents or citizens of Australia to stay longer. This visa does not automatically lead you to apply for permanent residency in Australia. However, you can stay in Australia for up to five years without departing from Australia and returning on another visa.

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply for a Sponsored Parent visa, you should have pre-approved sponsorship by your children, who should be Australian citizens or permanent residents. You should apply for sponsored parent visa within six months of receiving sponsorship. You also should provide proof of financial support for your parents.

  • Be the biological or legal parents
  • Have an approved Parent Sponsor
  • Have met previous visa obligations
  • Meet the health requirement
  • Meet the character requirement
  • Have adequate health insurance
  • Have enough money to support yourself
  • Have no debt to the Australian government
  • Have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily

Stay:

Up to 3 or 5 years at a time

Benefits:

  • Reunite with children
  • Permission to apply in Australia
  • Visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa
  • Extend visa for a maximum period of 10 years
  • You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want