FAMILY VISAS
Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
Children who are adopted or about to be adopted by an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen are allowed to live in Australia under the Adoption Visa (subclass 102).
Highlights
- Live, study, and work in Australia for an extended period.
- Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare) for medical bills and care.
- Apply for Australian citizenship when eligible.
- Bring eligible family members to move permanently.
- Travel to and from Australia for five years after grant.
Key Eligibility Requirements
- The sponsoring applicant (parent) must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be the adoptive parent of the child or have plans to adopt them.
- You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
- The adoption must be through an Australian state or territory adoption agency or otherwise meet applicable requirements.
Typically, an adoptive parent submits the application on the child’s behalf and accepts sponsorship. If a state or territory adoption authority is adopting the child, submit the visa application before the adoption is finalised.
