Permanent parent visa applications heading online from 22 April 2026
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From 22 April 2026, all permanent parent visas, except for the two preceding temporary parent visas, will move to internet applications.
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Permanent parent visas go online…but only after lodging
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Permanent parent visa applications lodged from November 2018 can now be imported to ImmiAccount and can be finalised online with the ability to upload documents among other benefits of the online system.
Read MoreParent visas: Permanent parent visa caps cut by 15 per cent
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The number of permanent parent visas that can be granted this program year has been cut by 15 per cent for both the contributory and non-contributory parent visas. Other family visas, which include aged dependent relatives, remaining relatives and carer visas increased by 12 per cent, however, this will probably do little in arresting their processing times. There is one very good political reason for these changes.
Read MoreParent visa caps unchanged but includes a bite of 125 visas for permanent retirement visas; queues set to grow
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A new legislative instrument keeps the parent visas that can be granted the same for this program year, however, retirement visas take a small bite out of these numbers.
Also, read why the parent visa queues for contributory and non-contributory parent visas are expected to grow and how many parent visa applications the Department of Home Affairs have on hand.
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