Australians can apply to adopt a child from the Republic of Korea (ROK) through the formal intercountry adoption program in their home state or territory. The Intercountry Adoption Australia website has been created by the Australian Government to help guide parents wanting to adopt a child from overseas. This website provides the contact details for your relevant state or territory office.
For detailed information on Australia’s intercountry adoption program with the ROK, including the ROK’s eligibility requirements, please refer to the South Korea country page on the Intercountry Adoption Australia website.
Intercountry adoption applications should be submitted through your state or territory government, not through the Australian Embassy in Seoul.
Please refer to the Home Affairs website for more information on Adoption Visa and Citizenship by Adoption.