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Parent Visa
Reuniting families in Australia
Permanent and contributory parent visas — a strategy built around queue position, cost and timing.
Parent Visa Changes 2026 — What Families Need to Know
The Australian government has made significant changes to parent visa processing and costs. Here's what families planning to sponsor their parents need to know.
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How long do parent visas take to process?
Parent visa queues are among the longest in the system and can run many years. The right strategy works around the queue rather than simply joining the back of it.
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