April 20 2026:
Parent visas go Digital

A practical shift for Parent visas is coming into effect on 22 April 2026. For the first time, a number of Parent visa subclasses will be available for online lodgement:

• Parent (Migrant) (Class AX)

 • Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP)

 • Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA)

 • Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG)

This is a welcome update. Moving these applications online should mean a more streamlined lodgement process, quicker submission times, and no need to rely on post or courier.

That said, not everything is shifting online.

Applications for:

 • Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT)

 • Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU)

must still be lodged in paper form, via post or courier, using the approved forms.