Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
A permanent visa for children adopted or in the process of being adopted by Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
About the Adoption Visa
The Adoption visa allows a child who has been adopted or is in the process of being adopted to live in Australia permanently with their adoptive parent(s). This visa ensures children can migrate to Australia through legitimate adoption processes.
Key Benefits
- Live in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia
- Enroll in Medicare
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)
Eligibility Requirements
- Be under 18 years old
- Be adopted or in the process of being adopted outside Australia
- Adoption must comply with Hague Convention or Australian state/territory laws
- Be sponsored by adoptive parent(s)
- Meet health and character requirements
- Be outside Australia when applying and when visa is granted
Adoption Requirements
The adoption must be:
- Legal and permanent under the laws of the child's country
- Arranged through an authorized adoption agency
- Compliant with Hague Convention on intercountry adoption (if applicable)
- In the best interests of the child
Important Information
- Adoption must be finalized or substantially complete before applying
- Must be outside Australia when applying and when visa is granted
- Strict requirements to prevent illegal adoptions and child trafficking
- Work with authorized adoption agencies throughout the process