Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026
Summary
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued the Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (F2026L00441), effective 17 April 2026. This legislative instrument establishes updated arrangements for parent visa applications including Parent (Migrant) (Class AX), Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP), Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA), Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG), Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT), and Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visas. The instrument includes transitional provisions for applications received before commencement and repeals the Migration (IMMI 18/079: Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2018.
What changed
The Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 provides updated requirements and procedures for parent visa applications in Australia. The instrument covers place, manner, and form for making applications, defines visa classes, and establishes transitional provisions for applications received prior to commencement. Schedule 2 repeals the previous Migration (IMMI 18/079: Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2018.\n\nAffected parties including parent visa applicants, sponsors, and migration agents should review the new instrument to understand updated application requirements and ensure compliance with the revised framework effective 17 April 2026.
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Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026
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Latest version F2026L00441 17 April 2026
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- Part 1—Preliminary
- 1 Name
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Authority
- 4 Definitions
- 5 Schedules
- Part 2—Arrangements for Parent visa applications
- 6 Parent (Migrant) (Class AX) visa
- 7 Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP) visa
- 8 Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa
- 9 Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG) visa
- 10 Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa
- 11 Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visa
- Part 3—Application provision and transitional provisions
- 12 Application of this instrument
- 13 Parent visa applications—posted or delivered by a courier service to the Department before commencement of this instrument
- Schedule 1—Place, manner and form for making Parent visa applications
- Schedule 2—Repeals
- Migration (IMMI 18/079: Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2018
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