Subclass 102 – Adoption Visa

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Subclass 102: Adoption visa

The 102-adoption visa allows children adopted outside Australia to live in the country with their adoptive parents.

With this visa, the child can:

  • Migrate to Australia as a permanent resident
  • Studying full-time in Australia
  • Apply for Medicare
  • Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
  • Bring your Immediate family with you to Australia permanently.
  • Apply for Citizenship once eligible. 

 

Subclass 102 - Adoption visa Eligibility

To be eligible for a Subclass 102 - Adoption visa, the child must: 

The child should be sponsored by an eligible adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent.

The child must be under 18 at the time of adoption, when the application is submitted and when the decision is made.

All the debts that the child or their family members owe to the government should be cleared before applying for the visa.

The visa might not be granted if it is not in the best interest of the child.

The child and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet the Department’s health and character requirements.

Steps to apply for a Adoption Visa

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    What rights does the adoptive parents have?

    The adoptive parent has full and permanent parental rights, with no remaining ties to the birth parents. 

    Can the child be living inside Australia while applying for this visa?

    No, the child should be outside the country to be eligible for this visa.

    Can the department arrange for adoption?

    No, they cannot help in arranging adoptions and do not issue letters of no objection. 

    How long can the child stay in Australia with this visa?

    This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa has a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant.

    When does the visa travel validity expire?

    After 5 years, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.

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