The adoption visa subclass 102 allows such children to reside in Australia when they are adopted or will be adopted by an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia and an eligible New Zealand citizen. An application on behalf of a child is normally lodged by the adoption parent, who shall be responsible for sponsoring that child.
An application for a visa may be submitted before the adoption has been completed in case of State or territory adoption authorities is adopting a child.
For an indefinite period, live, study, and work in Australia.
To obtain health insurance through the Medicare system of Australia, for medical care and expenses.
To apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.
Sponsoring eligible relatives for permanent residence.
Travel in and out from Australia for five years from the date visa is granted.
The parent must be 18 years old and can be an Australian citizen, holder of permanent resident visa or eligible New Zealand citizen.
The child must be adopted, or the parent must have followed the process of adopting a child under the Australian state or territory adoption authorises.
The child must be under 18 years of age at time of application and at the time of visa grant also.
The child must be living outside of Australia.
The child must be adopted or in the process of being adopted by the sponsor.
The must meet the health and character requirements.
The visa application charge for this visa type is $3,055 for the main applicant. There is also charge for each of the child’s dependent children who apply for the visa.
Currently, 90% of the application under this visa type is processed in 23 months.
