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Parent visa queue 2026: how long will I wait for 143, 864, 103 and 804?
Checked 6 November 2026
As at 31 August 2026, Home Affairs was releasing Contributory Parent (143) applications with queue dates up to Nov 2018, and Parent (103) up to Mar 2014. Its own estimate for a new application is about 18 years for contributory parent visas and 42 years for the non-contributory ones. Parent places fall from 8,500 in 2025–26 to 7,060 in 2026–27. Enter your visa and the month you were queued to see roughly where you stand.
Where am I in the queue?
Rough guide only: it assumes the queue keeps moving at the pace implied by the official estimate. Places, policy and the queue can change.
| Visa | Queue assessment reached (lodged) | Released for final processing (queue date up to) | Official estimate for a new application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributory Parent (143) | Apr 2024 | Nov 2018 | 18 years |
| Contributory Parent, temporary (173) | Apr 2024 | Nov 2018 | 18 years |
| Contributory Aged Parent (864) | Apr 2023 | Nov 2020 | 18 years |
| Contributory Aged Parent, temporary (884) | Apr 2023 | Nov 2020 | 18 years |
| Parent (103) | Feb 2023 | Mar 2014 | 42 years |
| Aged Parent (804) | Jan 2023 | Oct 2014 | 42 years |
Temporary-to-permanent applications (173 to 143, 884 to 864): released up to May 2026. Data as at 31 August 2026, page checked 6 November 2026.
Questions
How long is the wait for a contributory parent visa (143)?
Home Affairs estimates about 18 years for a new application. As at 31 August 2026 it was releasing applications queued up to Nov 2018.
Is it worth applying for the non-contributory parent visa (103)?
The official estimate for a new 103 or 804 application is about 42 years. Many families choose the contributory visa instead because it is much faster, though far more expensive. Talk to a registered migration agent about your situation.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, parent visa queue release dates and migration program planning levels. General information, not migration advice. Home Affairs