Adoption (Subclass 102) visa
In broad terms, the Adoption (Subclass 102) visa (referred to as just the Adoption visa) provides for the permanent migration of a child who is either (a) adopted (or to be adopted), with the involvement of an Australian State/Territory central adoption authority, under the Hague Adoption Convention, a bilateral adoption agreement with a competent authority of another country or another adoption agreement) or (b) adopted by expatriate Australians who have been living outside Australia for more than 12 months before making the Adoption visa application. For other visa options for children, please refer to this page.
Sponsor requirements
- be at least 18 and an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent visa or
- be the spouse or de facto partner of the Australian relative, if the spouse or de facto partner has turned 18, is a settled Australian citizen, a settled Australian permanent resident or a settled eligible New Zealand citizen, and cohabits with the relative
Identity
- copy of passport bio data page
- proof of name change (if relevant)
- passport sized photographs
- police clearances from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years since turning 16
Forms
- visa application form (Form 47CH)
- sponsorship application form (Form 40CH)
Relationship to sponsor
- evidence of relationship to sponsor (e.g. birth certificates, family trees)
- evidence that the child’s parents are either dead, permanently incapacitated or of unknown whereabouts; and
- proof that the sponsor is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen (e.g. citizenship certificate, passport)
Evidence of adoption
- letter from Australian STCAA supporting the adoption (if relevant)
- various documents relating to the specific type of adoption (speak to your Hannan Tew adviser to determine the requirements in more details)