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A permanent visa allowing a dependent child outside Australia to join their parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Dependent children of an eligible Australian parent, applying from outside Australia.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) allows parents to stay in Australia for up to 5 years at a time, with a total of up to 10 years, to spend time with their Australian children, requiring sponsorship by an approved child and meeting health, character, and insurance requirements. This visa is for parents wanting long temporary stays with their settled Australian children.
The Partner visa offshore (subclass 309/100) is for married or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who are outside Australia, requiring a genuine relationship, sponsorship, and health and character checks. This visa progresses from temporary to permanent residency, with processing times commonly taking 12-24 months and costing from ~AUD 9,095.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.
