Introducing the New Online Services for Parent Visa Applications in ImmiAccount

On 24 April 2025, the Department of Home Affairs announced a significant update that will bring relief to many. The online services for Parent Visa Australia applications are now available on ImmiAccount. While you still need to submit the Parent Visa application by post, the process becomes much more convenient once you receive the acknowledgement. You can then import the application into your ImmiAccount, saving you time and effort.

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What you can do now with the online services for the Parent Visa application

The online services for Parent Visa application on ImmiAccount will allow you to:

1. upload supporting documents,
2. view messages from the Department of Home Affairs,
3. update the applicant’s details,
4. view the application’s status.

The Parent Visa online services on ImmiAccount are available for all Parent Visa subclasses, except for the Subclass 103 Visa submitted before November 2018.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Import Your Parent Visa Application into ImmiAccount

Before importing your Parent Visa application into ImmiAccount, ensure you have received the acknowledgement letter from the Department of Home Affairs confirming they received your application. After that, follow these steps:

1. Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount
2. Import your application by entering these details:
- Application ID
- Date of birth
- Identity document number (such as passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number)

Discover the Benefits of the New Online Services for Parent Visa Applications

With the long processing time and inability to access the updates directly, applicants and sponsors of the Parent Visa Australia application felt left behind and faced uncertainty. Though the Department of Home Affairs has provided an online form to submit your inquiry and supporting documents for a Parent Visa application. Still, the online form doesn’t provide direct access to the latest updates, information, or status of your Parent Visa application.

Now, you are in control with the Parent Visa online services available on the ImmiAccount. You can directly access the latest updates, information, and status for your Parent Visa application. No longer will you feel left behind or face uncertainty. Submitting supporting documents will also be much more efficient, giving you a sense of empowerment in the application process.