Apply for Adoption Visa Subclass 102

Adoption visa (subclass 102) is a permanent visa that allows a dependent child of a parent to live in Australia permanently. This is an onshore visa and would require the applicant to be in Australia when the application is made. It takes about 11 months to 20 months to process the visa.

The recipient of this visa, ultimately, will be eligible for Australian citizenship and will be able to work and study in Australia. They are also entitled to Medicare (public health care system), sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia and to travel indefinitely for a 5-year term.

Sponsorship Obligation for Subclass 102 Adoption Visa

Who can sponsor the child? In the case of an Adoption visa subclass 102:

  • Parents of the child

  • Spouse/de facto partner of the child’s parent

  • a stepparent who is no longer the partner of the child’s parent will also be eligible to sponsor the child, if they have an ongoing legal responsibility. But the child must be under 18 years of age.

  • Adoptive parent of the child but the adoption took place before becoming a resident or a citizen

The sponsor should agree to provide support, financial and housing help for the applicant and any member of the applicant who apply with them for the first 2 years in Australia.

Eligibility requirements for the Adoption Visa

To be eligible for the Adoption visa:

  • The child must be dependent on the parent and single

  • Must be under 18 years of age. If the child is over 18 then must have a disability

  • If the child is between the ages of 18 – 25, then the child should be a full-time student.

  • Have a sponsor

  • Must consent to migrate to Australia

  • satisfy health requirements

  • satisfy character requirements

  • repay any remaining debts, that is owed by the applicant or any family member, to the Australian Government

  • must not have a previous application refused or a previous visa cancelled