Subclass 102

Permanent

Application fee

$3,235

One-off charge

Adoption Visa (102)

A permanent offshore visa for adopted children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

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102 Visa (Adoption Visa)

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How the visa works

The visa is intended for children adopted through recognised intercountry adoption pathways. Applicants must be outside Australia when applying and under 18 years old.

Can I apply?

Age

Must be under 18 years old to apply.

Location

Must be outside Australia when applying.

Adoption pathway

Must have been adopted through intercountry adoption involving a state or territory authority, Hague Convention parties, or expatriate adoption with 12+ months residence outside Australia.

Child's best interests

The Department considers the best interests of the child; visa may not be granted if this is not satisfied.

Health & character

Standard health and character assessments apply. Government debts must be repaid or subject to a repayment agreement.