Lets a child adopted outside Australia live in Australia with their adoptive parent.
At a Glance
- Stay: Permanently
- Visa cost: From AUD4,040.00 (Concessions apply in limited circumstances; from 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)
Who It Is For
- Child was under 18 when adopted, when they apply and when decided
- Child is outside Australia when the application is made and decided
- Child is adopted, or in the process of being adopted, by their sponsor parent
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Stay in Australia indefinitely with the adoptive parent
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor relatives to come to Australia
- Attend free English classes (Adult Migrant English Program) if eligible
- Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Good to Know
- From 23 July 2025 paper applications for some Child visas can be imported into ImmiAccount; some applications made outside Australia before 1 April 2020 cannot
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.