About this Visa

This is a permanent visa for children from overseas who have been adopted, or are about to be adopted.

For this visa, an adoptive or prospective adoptive parent must be an Australian citizen, the holder of an Australian permanent visa, or an an eligible New Zealand citizen.

An adoptive or prospective adoptive parent acts as a sponsor for the child and usually lodges the visa application on behalf of the child.

Who is this visa for?

This visa is for children from overseas, under 18 years of age, who are in the process or have been adopted under certain circumstances.

How much will this visa cost?

There is an application charge for this visa. This will usually not be refunded if the application is unsuccessful, or if the applicant decides to withdraw the application after lodgment. The application charge covers the applicant and all family members included in the application.
See: Child Visa Charges

What does the visa let me do?

This visa allows the child to:

• live permanently in Australia with their adoptive parent
• travel to and from Australia for five (5) years from the date the visa is granted.