Adoption Visa (subclass 102)

Who is this visa for?

The Adoption visa (subclass 102) is a permanent visa which allows an adopted child who lives outside Australia to come to Australia and live with their adoptive parents. In addition to children already selected, children who are in the process of being adopted can also qualify for this visa.

How do I get this visa?

To be eligible for this visa, the child must be:

• Younger than 18 years old.
• Living outside Australia.
• Either already adopted, or in the process of being adopted by the person sponsoring them.
• Meet the health and character requirements of the Australian government.
• Clear of any outstanding debts to the Australian government, or have arranged to repay any debts there might be.
• The adoptive child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
   

Are there any other conditions?

The child should be outside Australia when the visa application is lodged, and when a decision is made.

If the child is under 18 years of age when the application is submitted, they will be considered ineligible for this visa – even if they turn 18 before a decision is made on the application.

How do I apply for this visa?

The adoptive parent usually lodges the visa application on behalf of the child. The applicant needs to complete Form 47CH – Application for Migration to Australia by a Child, while the sponsor needs to
complete Form 40CH – Sponsorship for a Child to Migrate to Australia.

After completing all necessary paperwork and paying the application charge, you can submit your application at any immigration office outside Australia.

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What are the features and benefits of this visa?

Being a permanent visa, the Adoption visa (subclass 102) allows the child to:

• Travel to and stay in Australia indefinitely.
• Work in Australia.
• Find employment opportunities in Australia.
• Get all the benefits of Medicare – Australia’s national scheme for health-related care and expenses.
• Apply for Australian citizenship.
• Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence in Australia.
• Travel freely to and from Australia for five years, starting the day the visa is issued.
• Include their children in the visa application.