To be eligible for Baby Bonus you must satisfy residence requirements. You must be living in Australia and:
have Australian citizenship, or
hold a permanent visa, or
hold a special category visa, or
hold a certain temporary visa type for example a partner provisional, interdependency or temporary protection visa
Your child must also meet the residence requirements or must be living with you.
You may be able to claim a payment during a temporary absence from Australia if you have been absent for less than three years.
You will also need to meet the residence requirements for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B within 26 weeks of your child’s birth or adoption.