Family · Subclass 102
Adoption visa
For a child adopted, or being adopted, outside Australia by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Who it is for
A child adopted, or being adopted, outside Australia by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, through state or territory central authorities or an expatriate adoption.
Key eligibility
- Under 18 when applying.
- Health, character and the best interests of the child.
- Children adopted under full Hague or bilateral arrangements may instead be eligible for citizenship by adoption.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helps: identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk.
Adoption process
Adoption runs through the state central authority and adoption law, which is outside migration law.
How a registered migration agent helps: refers adoption law questions to the central authority and an Australian legal professional.
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helps: sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
Visa application
Lodge with adoption papers.
How a registered migration agent helps: prepares the visa application.
Grant
Permanent residence.
How a registered migration agent helps: explains citizenship options.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$4,040 |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Source: Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Check the current guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Adoption not meeting the requirements.
- Health or character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Adoption visa (subclass 102)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
Talk it through. The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.