Permanent parent visa applications – New procedure – Online lodgements

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Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has updated the process for lodging permanent parent visa applications, with a move to the online submission of applications from 22 April 2026.

Parent visa applications must now be submitted online for the following visa classes:

  • Parent (Migrant) (Class AX) = subclass 103
  • Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP) = subclass 804
  • Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) = subclass 143
  • Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG) = subclass 864

Paper-based applications are no longer the standard method and will only be accepted where Home Affairs has provided explicit written authorisation via the Immi Technical Support Form.

There is no change to the application arrangements for the following temporary Parent visas: 

  • Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) = subclass 173
  • Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) = subclass 884

This change commences on 22 April 2026; parent visa applications lodged prior to this date will continue to be assessed under the previous arrangements.