Adoption Visa (subclass 102)

Must be under 18 years of age when adopted, at the time of application, and at the time of visa grant

The child must be living outside of Australia.

The child must be adopted or in the process of being adopted by their sponsor parent.

Meet the health requirement.

Meet the character requirement (if 16 years of age or over)

Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen

Must be 18 years of age or over.

Must be child’s adoptive or prospective adoptive parent

The child is able to migrate to Australia as a permanent resident

The adopted child will have access to Medicare

The adopted child can study and work in Australia indefinitely.

Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).

Leave and revisit Australia for five years from the date visa is granted.