Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (870) — processing times

Indicative community data, not official, not advice. Always check the Department of Home Affairs for official processing times.

Estimated median (from official figures)

8.0 months

Typical range: 5.7 months – 12.0 months · 47 tracking

Sample figure shown until this visa reaches 30 community reports.

50% decided in 8 months, 90% within 9 months (official, to 31 May 2026)

Every report improves these numbers for the next applicant. No account needed.

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