The Australian Government has determined the maximum number of Contributory Parent, Parent and Other Family visas that may be granted during the 2025–26 financial year, through a legislative instrument commencing 12 June 2026.
The Migration (Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas During Financial Year 2025–26) Instrument 2026 sets the visa caps applicable from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 inclusive, under section 85 of the Migration Act 1958. These caps are established annually to manage demand across the Parent and Other Family visa categories, which consistently exceeds the number of available places.
The maximum number of visas that may be granted across each category for the 2025–26 financial year is as follows:
| Visa Category | Maximum Number of Visas |
| Contributory Parent Visas | 6,800 |
| Parent Visas | 1,700 |
| Other Family Visas | 500 |
Applications that exceed the allocated cap will be carried over to the next program year. The instrument will self-repeal on 1 July 2026, as it applies solely to the current financial year.
