The Australian Government has established the visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent, and Other Family visas for the 2024-2025 financial year under the Migration (Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas, and Other Family Visas) Instrument 2025 (LIN 25/018). The allocations are as follows:
- 6,800 Contributory Parent visas, including 112 Subclass 143 visas under the Retiree Pathway
- 1,700 Parent visas, including 13 Subclass 103 visas under the Retiree Pathway
- 500 Other Family visas
These limits are set under section 85(1)(b) of the Migration Act 1958 to manage demand, which significantly exceeds available places. The Government has used an annual capping process since 2011 to ensure equitable and efficient processing of applications.
Applications that exceed the allocated cap for this financial year will be carried over to the next program year. Migration professionals should plan accordingly to manage client expectations regarding processing timelines and availability.
