Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
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Adoption Visa(Subclass 102)
The Child Adoption Visa (Category 102) is designed to provide a home in Australia to children who are, or will be, adopted by a citizen of Australia, a permanent resident, or a qualified citizen of New Zealand.
The application process typically requires the adoptive parent to act on behalf of the child, assuming the role of the sponsor.
In cases where a child is being adopted through an authorised state or territory adoption agency, it is permissible to initiate the visa application process prior to the completion of the adoption procedures
Advantages of Securing an Adoption Visa
Possessing an adoption visa facilitates the opportunity to:
- Reside, pursue education, and seek employment in Australia permanently
- Access health services through Medicare, Australia's healthcare system for medical treatments and costs
- Seek Australian citizenship, subject to meeting eligibility criteria
- Sponsor qualifying family members for permanent residency
- Travel out of and return to Australia for a five-year duration starting from the visa issuance date
Prerequisites for Adoptive Parents
- You need to be at least 18 years of age
- You should be the adoptive or intended adoptive parent of the child
- You must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident visa holder, or a qualified New Zealand citizen
- You should have completed the adoption process or be in the process of adopting a child with the involvement of an Australian state or territory adoption authority
- You should have completed the adoption under the jurisdiction of your home country (excluding Australia) and been in compliance
- If adopting a child from within Australia, approval is contingent upon your home country being a participant in:
In the case of adopting a child while outside of Australia
Criteria for Applicants An adoption visa application by the adoptive parent is appropriate if the child:
- is below the age of 18
- Work experience information
- has been adopted or is in the process of adoption by the sponsor
- meets the necessary health and character requisites
- provides proof of financial support assurance Please note: A child who is under the age of 18 at the time the application is made but turns 18 before the visa is granted is deemed ineligible for this visa
Child Welfare Consideration The grant of an adoption visa is contingent upon it serving the best interests of any child below the age of 18
For additional information regarding child protection measures, please visit: [Website Link to Adoption Visa Information]
Inclusion of Family Members in Visa Application The visa applicant is permitted to include their siblings in their application.
All dependent family members included must satisfy the health and character criteria.
Health and Character Standards You, along with all dependents included in the visa application, must:
Australian Government Debt Settlement Prior to the grant of the visa, you must have either repaid or made arrangements to repay any outstanding debts owed to the Australian Government
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general understanding only and does not constitute legal advice. Always refer to the latest information directly from the Department of Home Affairs at Department of Home Affairs Website
FAQ
If you are applying this visa under the post-study work stream, a skill assessment is not needed.
Only if you are applying under the Graduate stream, you must provide an evidence of having your skills assessed by the relevant authority.
While the checklist varies depending on different cases, some of the common documents required are:
- Current passports or travel documents
- Copy of birth certificate showing parents of both primary applicant and the spouse
- Evidence of name change
- Certified copies of marriage certificates
- If you are in de facto relationship, evidence showing a relationship for at least 12 months is required
- If the spouse is widowed, divorced or separated permanently, a certified copy of death certificate, divorce or separation documents are required.
- Health & Character documents
Visa Subclass
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
- Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489)
- Skilled-Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
- Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)