Import Your Child, Long Term Resident or Other Family Visa Application into ImmiAccount

From 23 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs is introducing a new online feature that allows applicants for Child, Long Term Resident, and Other Family visas to import their paper applications into ImmiAccount.

While applications for these visa subclasses must still be lodged using the paper form, after the application is acknowledged by the Department you will be able to import your application into ImmiAccount. This new functionality makes it easier to manage your application online.

The new ImmiAccount import feature improves visa applicants’ access to their applications and enhances communication with the Department of Home Affairs. It applies to both new and existing applications, except for some older offshore applications lodged before the following dates: Child (sc101), Adoption (sc102), or Orphan Relative (sc117) visas lodged before 1 April 2020; and Aged Dependent (sc114), Remaining Relative (sc115), or Carer (sc116) visas lodged before 25 June 2020.

Once imported, you can attach documents, update details, and track the progress of your application online.

Visa subclasses covered:

• Aged Dependent (subclasses 114 & 838)
• Remaining Relative (subclasses 115 & 835)
• Carer (subclasses 116 & 836)
• Child (subclasses 101 & 802)
• Adoption (subclass 102)
• Dependent Child (subclass 445)
• Orphan Relative (subclasses 117 & 837)
• New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461)
• Former Resident (subclass 151)

Key Benefits:
• Attach additional documents to your application
• View correspondence from the Department
• Update applicant details
• Track application progress
• Apply for a Bridging Visa (if eligible)
• Use online withdrawal forms

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Import Your Application

1. Create or log in to your ImmiAccount
   – Visit: www.homeaffairs.gov.au/immiaccount
2. Import your application using:
   • Your application ID
   • Your date of birth
   • Your identity document number (e.g. ImmiCard, passport, or Titre de Voyage)
3. Once imported, you can:
   • Attach documents
   • Update details
   • View messages
   • Apply for a Bridging Visa (if eligible)
   • And more!