Since April 2025, paper-based Parent Visa applicants can import their application into ImmiAccount — track progress, upload documents, and communicate directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
Start the GuideLinking your application gives you direct control — here is what you gain immediately.
Attach health checks, financials, and police clearances securely — no paper webform needed.
See real-time updates on your application's progress anytime, from any device.
Send and receive official messages from the Department of Home Affairs in one place.
Reply to departmental requests promptly — no delays, no missed correspondence.
Not sure if your application is eligible? Contact our office and we will check for you.
How It Works
Follow these steps after you have received your acknowledgement letter from the Department of Home Affairs.
Before logging in, locate your Parent Visa acknowledgement letter. You will need the following to import your application:
Go to the ImmiAccount login page on the Department of Home Affairs website at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Once inside your ImmiAccount dashboard, follow these steps:
Once your Parent Visa application is imported into ImmiAccount, you have full control from one secure dashboard:
Common Questions
Yes. Since April 2025, the Department of Home Affairs allows Parent visa applicants to import their paper-based applications into ImmiAccount once they have received their acknowledgement letter. This applies to most new and existing Parent visa applications.
You will need your Application ID(from your acknowledgement letter), your date of birth, and your passport number.
Most Parent visa subclasses can be imported, including Subclass 103, 143, 173, 804, 864, and 884. The only exception is Subclass 103 applications lodged before November 2018 — these cannot be imported.
Once imported, you can upload supporting documents, track the real-time status of your application, send and receive messages from the Department of Home Affairs, apply for a Bridging Visa, and respond to any departmental requests — all from one secure portal.
No — you can import the application yourself by following the steps above. However, a registered migration agent can help ensure accuracy and that your application continues to be correctly managed throughout the long processing period.