Parent Visa (Subclass 103)

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What's Happening

Today

The parent visa subclass 103 remains a low-cost but extremely long-wait permanent residency pathway, with new applications facing an estimated 33-year processing time and only 1,700 annual places allocated out of 8,500 total parent visa spots.

Feb 28, 2026

As of 28 February 2026, the Department is processing parent visa (subclass 103) applications with queue dates up to July 2013, representing a 13-year backlog for new applicants.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Jul 1, 2025

Parent visa application fees increased by approximately 3% for subclass 103 and other parent visas, and Assurance of Support (AoS) income thresholds rose by 2.4%.

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Apr 2, 2025

Paper-based parent visa applications (including subclass 103 lodged after November 2018) can now be imported into ImmiAccount, allowing applicants to upload documents, view correspondence, and track status online.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Dec 17, 2024

Migration Amendment (Substituted Subclass 600 Visa Exemptions) Regulations 2025 came into effect, allowing certain holders of substituted visitor visas to apply for aged parent visas without meeting age requirements (applies retrospectively).

oneplanetmigrationlaw.com.au ↗

Jul 1, 2024

Significant Cost Threshold for health requirements increased from AUD $51,000 to AUD $86,000, affecting visa refusal decisions for applicants with serious medical conditions.

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Parent Visa (Subclass 103)

Eligibility Quiz

Are you 18 years or older?

Eligibility Quiz

Are you 18 years or older?

What's Happening

Today

Feb 28, 2026

As of 28 February 2026, the Department is processing parent visa (subclass 103) applications with queue dates up to July 2013, representing a 13-year backlog for new applicants.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Jul 1, 2025

Parent visa application fees increased by approximately 3% for subclass 103 and other parent visas, and Assurance of Support (AoS) income thresholds rose by 2.4%.

riverwoodmigration.com ↗

Apr 2, 2025

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Dec 17, 2024

oneplanetmigrationlaw.com.au ↗

Jul 1, 2024

Significant Cost Threshold for health requirements increased from AUD $51,000 to AUD $86,000, affecting visa refusal decisions for applicants with serious medical conditions.

oneplanetmigrationlaw.com.au ↗