Applying for this Visa
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These pages provide information to help you understand and apply for this visa. Before applying for this visa, applicants and sponsors should also read the Child Migration information booklet.
See: Booklet 2 Child Migration (162KB PDF file)
Application charge
There is an application charge for this visa. This will usually not be refunded if the application is unsuccessful, or if the application is withdrawn after it has been lodged.
Only one application charge is payable if dependents of the child are included in the application, or siblings apply together, at the same time and place.
See: Fees & Charges
Other costs
In addition to the application charge the applicant will need to pay for any health examinations. The applicant may also be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies from country to country. When the applicant is required to obtain their own police checks, they are personally responsible for all arrangements. There may be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English.
Application checklist
The Application Checklist details the information and supporting documents that must be provided with the visa application.
See: Application Checklist Adoption Visa Checklist (Subclass 102) (38KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Application forms
The forms listed in the table below must be completed and provided to the department.
| Who Completes | Form Details |
|---|---|
The sponsor |
See: Form 40CH Sponsorship for a Child to Migrate to Australia (346KB PDF file) Note: This form must be lodged with Form 47CH. |
The applicant or sponsor on behalf of the applicant |
See: Form 47CH Application for Migration to Australia by A Child (496KB PDF file) |
How and where to lodge your application
The child must be outside Australia when their application for the visa is lodged and when the visa is granted.
The completed application forms, together with all necessary supporting documentation and application charges must be lodged for an application to be valid.
See: How and Where to Lodge an Application
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you have lodged an application.
See: After You Lodge Your Application
More Information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa and you still require assistance.
See: More Information