Obligations

The child must comply with all Australian laws and with any conditions imposed on their visa.
Example: The child must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia.

Sponsor obligations

As the sponsor, the adoptive or prospective adoptive parent must sign a sponsorship undertaking.

On signing this undertaking, the sponsor has the following obligations, and must:

• be responsible for all financial obligations to the Australian Government that the child might incur while they are in Australia
• ensure that adequate accommodation and financial assistance is available as required to meet the child's reasonable living needs. This assistance would cover the child's first two years in Australia
• provide information and advice to help the child settle.

The sponsor must advise the department in writing if their circumstances change in a way that may affect their eligibility to sponsor the child or the child’s eligibility for this visa.