How this Visa Works

The child must have been adopted, or be in the process of being adopted, by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

The child must be outside Australia when their visa application is lodged and when the visa is granted.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities relating to this visa are summarised in the table below.

Person	Responsibility
Sponsor (Adoptive parent, or prospective adoptive parent)	Sponsor the child. If an Adoption (subclass 102) visa is granted, the sponsor must provide support for the child, including accommodation and financial assistance required to meet the child's reasonable needs during their first two years in Australia.
Child or applicant	Lodges a complete application including all application forms, supporting documentation and application charges. Note: The sponsor usually does this on behalf of the child.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is responsible only for assessing applications for visas. It cannot assist with adoption arrangements.

Further information on adopting a child outside Australia is available from the department's website.
See: Fact sheet 36 – Adopting a Child from Overseas

Adoption visa definitions

The following terms are used to describe this visa.
See: Family Definitions