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What is the adoption visa (subclass 102)?

This visa enables the reunion of a child living abroad with their adoptive parents who live in Australia. The child must be already adopted or in the process of being adopted by Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.

This article will provide a step-by-step guide to the process of applying for an Adoption visa. If you require support during this process or wish to have guidance when applying, an Australian Migration Agent is well-placed to assist you with an Adoption visa.

Eligibility requirements for a subclass 102 adoption visa

For an applicant to qualify for an Adoption Visa, they must meet the following criteria

Be adopted or in the process of being adopted
Be sponsored by an eligible adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent (the eligible adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent must be approved of by the Department who will consider if the sponsor or partner has been charged or convicted of offences involving children)
Be under 18 years old at the time of adoption, when the application is submitted and when the decision is made
Meet the health and character requirements
Must have repaid all debts to the Australian Government (including any debts owed by family members to the Australian Government)
Must be in the best interests of the child.

The child’s adoptive parent must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen

Benefits of an adoption visa

An adoption visa primarily allows an adopted child to live in Australia permanently with their adoptive parents and seek out Australian citizenship if they wish.

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Other benefits of an Adoption visa include

Enter Australia and remain in Australia indefinitely
Work and study in Australia
Enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme (Medicare)
Leave and enter Australia as many times as they like for up to five years (after five years a Resident Return visa is required)
Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
Apply to become an Australian citizen on meeting the residence requirements

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Personal documents, including identity and financial information
Relationship documents, demonstrating family relationships
Financial documents, such as a copy of the Notice of Assessment issued by the Australian Taxation Office for the most recent taxable income year
Character documents, including police and military documentation

Personal documents, including identity and financial information
Evidence demonstrating genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily, such as a Genuine Temporary Statement along with supporting documents
Character documents, including police and military documentation