Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
Allows adopted children or those about to be adopted by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. The adoptive parent generally submits the application on behalf of the child.
👶 Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
The Adoption Visa (Subclass 102) allows children who have been adopted or are about to be adopted by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. The adoptive parent generally submits the visa application.
🏠 The Adoption Visa allows the child to live, study, and work in Australia for an extended period.
🏥 Adopted children are eligible for Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
✨ Highlights
- ✅ Live, study, and work in Australia for a long duration
- ✅ Access to Medicare for medical expenses
- ✅ Apply for Australian citizenship when eligible
- ✅ Bring eligible family members to live permanently
- ✅ Travel to and from Australia within five years from the visa grant date
📝 Key Eligibility Requirements
👨👩👧 For the Adoptive Parent:
- The adoptive parent must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible citizen of New Zealand.
- The adoptive parent must be at least 18 years old.
- The adoptive parent must be planning to adopt or have already adopted the child.
- The adoption must be through a recognized Australian state or territory adoption agency.
⚠️ Important Notes:
- The visa application should be submitted before the adoption is finalized, especially if the adoption is managed by a state or territory adoption authority.
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