It costs around $2000 to adopt an Australian child. This money covers administrative and legal expenses.
The cost of adopting a child from overseas ranges from $8,000 to $25,000. This includes administrative and legal expenses, as well as costs for your overseas travel and accommodation. Only a very minor part of the cost of overseas adoption is the fee payable to the Department for Community Development, Adoption Service.
Each country charges different fees for adoption, and travel and accommodation costs can vary significantly between countries.
Here is an average breakdown of costs for adopting a child.
| Item |
Per |
Cost |
|
Adoption application fee (paid to the Department for Community Development) |
Per couple |
$750 |
|
Education seminars |
Per couple |
$500 maximum |
|
Medical check |
Per person |
Varies according to doctor |
|
Police Clearance |
Per person |
$30# |
|
Assessment fee
(exempt for local adoption)
|
Per couple |
$986 |
|
Migration fee |
Per child |
$1,248 * |
|
Overseas country fees |
|
$1300 to $15,000* |
| Travel and accommodation |
|
$5,000 to $8,000*
|
|
Adoption Order (solicitor’s fees) |
|
From $500 |
# Can be more if an international check is required
* For an intercountry adoption these are the additional fees.
You will be requested to pay fees and charges as they are required. Payments are non-refundable.