Work Rights
Australia Adoption Visa
Official Australian Adoption visa (subclass 102)
Gov Fee
AUD $3,235
Processing
5 months
Max Stay
Varies
Work Rights
Yes
*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.
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Real-time data from official sources
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Processing Time
5 months
25th: 4 Months, 50th: 5 Months, 75th: 8 Months, 90th: 14 Months. Last updated: 20 April 2026. Data period end: 31 March 2026
payments
Government Fee
AUD $3,235
Yes
Work Rights
No
Path to PR
verified_user
Eligibility Requirements
Make sure you meet these requirements before applying.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Age Requirement: apply for a subsequent TPV or SHEV.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","type":"Page","category":"","urls":["/supporting/Pages/tpv-shev-in-language/overview.aspx"],"updateDate":"14/02/2023 2:24:02 PM"},{"tit
- Character Requirement: also provide these documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u
- Documentation Requirement: apply for an ETA, refer to\u0026#160;\u003ca href=\u0027https\u0026#58;//immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia/crossing-the-border/travel-documents-for-australian-c
- PTE Score Requirement: adhere to adoption laws of\u0026nbsp;the home country.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeek legal advice\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf a child has been legally adopted in an overs
- English Language Requirement: in English.\u003c/p\u003e\n","collapsed":true,"steps":[]},{"title":"Certify","subTitle":"","description":"\u003cp\u003eH
- Enrollment Requirement: have graduated on or after 01 November 2023 with an eligible qualification from a Top 100 institution on the \u003cbr/\u003e \u003ca href=\u0027https\u0026#58;//www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/Overa
- Financial Requirement: give us:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eincome records\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003etax records\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eother evidence\u0026nbsp;you can support the child\
- General Requirement: be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003efull name\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eaddress and telephone number\u003
- Health Requirement: meet our health requirement.\u003c/p\u003e\n","collapsed":true,"criteria":[]},{"title":"Meet the character requirement","subTitle":"\u003cp\
- Health Examination: health examinations and character checks before lodging their application. Lodging a complete application assists with quicker processing times. See Step by Step – Gather your documents.\u003c/p\u003e
- Medical Assessment: be updated soon.​\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck if you still need to \u003ca href=\u0027https\u0026#58;//immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=970\u0027\u003eundertake a medical
- Relationship Requirement: to be a member of the family unit of a person who is not the main applicant.\u003c/p\u003e​\r\n\u003c/div\u003e","ismoredetails":false,"hash":"Members-of-the-family-unit"},{"id":84,"title":"Migration
- Skills Assessment: include their:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003efull name\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eaddress and telephone number\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003equalifications and exp
- Sponsorship Requirement: this visa.\u003c/p\u003e\n"},"criteria":[{"title":"Be suitable to sponsor","subTitle":"\u003cp\u003eTo sponsor a child for this visa you must be:\u003