International Adoption Programs
India
Bulgaria
Colombia
Georgia
Honduras
Hungary
Romania
International Adoption at a Glance
Program
Brazil
Ages of Children
Children available for adoption are between 10 to 15 years old. Younger children with special needs and some sibling groups with younger children may also be available for adoption.
Parent Requirements
Married couples or single women and men may adopt. PAP should be over 25 years old and 16 years older than the child.
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents
Required Length of Visit in County
One trip, 6-9 weeks.
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
9-24 months
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
4-6 months
Program
Bulgaria
Ages of Children
18 mos and Up
Parent Requirements
Ages 25-55 Years *No more than 50 yrs. between PAP and child; Married (at least 1 yr.) Singles can adopt
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents must travel for the 1st trip. One Parent may travel for 2nd (strongly recommend 2 adults travel)
Required Length of Visit in County
Two trips 1st trip: 7 days 2nd trip: 10 -12 days; 4-6 months in between trips
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
waiting child or 3-60 months
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
4-6 months
Program
Colombia
Ages of Children
6-17 yrs of age, various special needs or sibling groups. Mostly older children
Parent Requirements
Ages: At least 25 to 55 years old. Older parents considered cas by case. Married couples and singkes can adopt
Parents Required to Travel
Both: One parent may leave after court (approx. 3 weeks)
Required Length of Visit in County
One trip of 4-6 weeks
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
8-18 months, Can be less if Waiting Child
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
5-6 months
Program
Ecuador
Ages of Children
3-17 years of age, various special needs or sibling groups. Mostly older children
Parent Requirements
Applicants should be 25 – 55+ years old. Both applicants much be 14 years older than the child and not more than 45 years older than the child. Some exceptions may be allowed on a case by case basis. Single women and men are allowed to adopt.
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents required to travel.
Required Length of Visit in County
One trip of 6-12 weeks
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
8-18 months, Can be less if Waiting Child
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
4-6 months
Program
Georgia
Ages of Children
18 months and up, older children and sometimes sibling groups available
Parent Requirements
Ages: at least 16 yrs. between parent and child and no more than 45 yrs. Open to married couples and single women.
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents for first 1-2 weeks, 1 parent may leave after this time IF judge allows. (Strongly recommend 2 adults travel.)
Required Length of Visit in County
One trip, 3-4 weeks
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
6-24 months
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
4-6 months
Program
Ghana
Ages of Children
3-15 years old, sibling groups.
Parent Requirements
should be between the ages of 25-50; couples where one parent is over 50 may adopt on a case-by-case basis; must be 21 years older than the child Couples must be married for at least 2 years single women may adopt ONLY if they are Ghanaian.
Parents Required to Travel
Both Parents; it is possible for one parent to return home after 2-3 weeks.
Required Length of Visit in County
3 trips: 1st trip is 1 month bonding and 2 additional one week trips. Estimated 45 days in country.
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
3-10 months
8-10 months
Program
Honduras
Ages of Children
4 yrs. and older
Parent Requirements
Married couples: 25-51 yrs. old, Married at least 3 yrs. Single women: 25-51 yrs. old
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents
Required Length of Visit in County
First trip is for about 5-10 days to meet the child. Second trip is for about 3-4 weeks after the adoption is final and comes 6-12 minths after the first trip.
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
6-24 Months depending on age/special need of child(ren)
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
8-14 months
Program
Hong Kong
Ages of Children
18 mos and Up
Parent Requirements
Heterosexual married couples married at least 3 years, or single women. Parents must be at least 25 and no more than 45 years older than the child, but age is considered on a case by case basis. Minimum High School education.
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents
Required Length of Visit in County
1 trip- approximately one week.
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
6-12 months
Time Between Referral and Pickup
18+ months
Program
Hungary
Ages of Children
3 yrs. and up, older children and sibling groups available. Required to keep birth order
Parent Requirements
Married couples only. Must be married at least 1 year. Parents must be a minimum of 16 years older and a maximum of 45 years older than the child they are adopting.
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents
Required Length of Visit in County
One trip approximately 6 weeks
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
12-24 months
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
2-4 months
Program
India (*)If you are NRI or OCI, please contact us for additional information.
Ages of Children
6 months and 16 years of age with special needs or health issues
Parent Requirements
Open to married couples or single applicants. Parents must be at least 25 years old. Couples must be married for two years. Limitation to adoptable age based on combined couples age or single applicants age
Parents Required to Travel
One parent (strongly recommend 2 adults travel)
Required Length of Visit in County
One pick-up trip, 12-14 days On rare occasions 2 trips required
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
6 - 24 months for a child with moderate to severe identified special needs. 48 months minimum for an OCI/NRI requesting a healthy child.
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
6-10 months
Program
Mexico
Ages of Children
Children waiting in Mexico for forever families are 10 years of age or older, sibling groups and children that have special needs.
Parent Requirements
Married couples (at least 2 years married) or unmarried couples who are at least 25 years old. Oldest parent must be at least 17 years older than the child.
Parents Required to Travel
2-3 trips will be required. Additional trips may be required depending on region.
Required Length of Visit in County
at minimum 3-6 weeks in the country.
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
6-12 months
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
9-16 Months
Program
Portugal
Ages of Children
Children under 10 years old with special needs, or older children and sibling groups
Parent Requirements
Married couples, single applicants or unmarried couples who have been in a relationship for at least 4 years. Couples must be at least 25 years old, single applicants must be at least 30 years old. Maximum age of younger parent is 61.
Parents Required to Travel
Yes, both parents.
Required Length of Visit in Country
6-8 weeks
Time Between Dossier to Child Refferal
12-18 Months
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
1-3 Months
Program
Romania
Ages of Children
12 months and older and sibling groups
Parent Requirements
Ages: must be at least 18 yrs. older than child Married couples and single women (at least one spouse or single woman must have Romanian citizenship)
Parents Required to Travel
Both parents must travel for the bonding period and court, one parent may leave after the passport is issued. (Strongly recommend 2 adults travel)
Required Length of Visit in County
1st trip 30-45 days 2nd trip up to 30 days.
Time Between Dossier to Child Referral
3-24 months
Time Between Child Referral and Pickup
2-4 months
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