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Adoption visa (Subclass 102)

This visa lets children adopted outside Australia live in Australia with their adoptive parent. 

About Adoption Visa Subclass 102

The Adoption Visa Subclass 102 is designed to allow children who have been adopted overseas by an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia as permanent residents. A Class Immigration and Education Consultants is here to provide valuable insights into this visa category. 

What This Visa Lets You Do

The Subclass 102 visa offers several benefits, including: 

  • Live in Australia: This visa allows the adopted child to live in Australia with their adoptive parent(s) as permanent residents. 
  • Study and Work: Visa holders can study and work in Australia. 
  • Healthcare: Access to Australia’s healthcare system, Medicare. 
  • Apply for Citizenship: Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship if all requirements are met. 

Requirements

To be eligible for the Adoption Visa Subclass 102, you must meet certain requirements: 

  • Adoption: The child must have been adopted or in the process of being adopted by an Australian citizen or permanent resident. 
  • Age: The child must be under 18 years of age when the visa application is lodged. 

Eligibility Criteria

Additional eligibility criteria include: 

  • The child must not have a spouse or de facto partner. 
  • Health and character requirements must be met. 

Checklist

For a successful application, follow this checklist: 

  • Gather all necessary documents, including adoption papers, proof of parent’s Australian citizenship or permanent residency, and more. 
  • Complete the application form and provide all required information. 
  • Pay the relevant visa application fees. 
  • Lodge your visa application online through the Department of Home Affairs. 

Processing Time

The processing time for the Subclass 102 visa may vary based on individual circumstances and application complexity. For the most accurate processing time estimates, please visit the official Home Affairs website or consult with our immigration experts. 

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Adoption Visa Subclass 102, please visit the official Home Affairs website. 

The Adoption Visa Subclass 102 provides an opportunity for adopted children to join their adoptive parent(s) in Australia as permanent residents. At A Class Immigration and Education Consultants, we are committed to assisting you throughout the application process and helping families come together in Australia. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Children adopted or in the process of being adopted by an Australian citizen or permanent resident can apply for this visa. 

Yes, the child must be under 18 years of age at the time of visa application. 

No, this visa is for unmarried children. Children with spouses or de facto partners should explore other visa options. 

Yes, visa holders are eligible for Australia’s healthcare system, Medicare. 

Yes, eligible children can apply for Australian citizenship if they meet all the requirements. 

Visa Subclass

Child Visa (Subclass 101)

This visa lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents.

Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)

This permanent visa lets people move to Australia to be with their only close family members.

Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837)

This visa lets a child who is single and already in Australia stay with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them or can't be found.

Child Visa (Subclass 802)

This visa allows a child to stay in Australia permanently and live with their parents.

Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835)

This permanent visa lets people stay in Australia to be with their only close family members.

Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)

This visa allows a child to stay in Australia temporarily while we process their parent's permanent Partner visa application.

Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)

This visa lets children adopted outside Australia live in Australia with their adoptive parent.

Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117)

This visa lets a child who is single come to Australia to live with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them or can't be found.

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