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International Adoption
Requirements by Country By Kelly Burgess
Philippines
(219) Couples and individuals must be 27 years old and 16 years older than the child to be adopted. Couples must file jointly. Infants to age 12. The waiting period is long in the Philippines one to three years. Then, the parent(s) may choose to travel to pick up their child or may assign an escort. Russia
(4,279) Couples or individuals. There must be at least 16 years difference between the parent and adoptive child. Infants to age 15. This varies somewhat by region. In general, adoptive parents should plan to spend about two weeks in Russia. Laws in Russia change frequently, sometimes while adoptions are in progress. Ukraine
(1,246) Couples or individuals at least 25 years old. One year to age 15. Adoption agencies are not allowed to operate or act as intermediaries in the Ukraine. Couples interested in adoption must personally contact the Adoption Agency in Kiev at:
27 Taras Shevchenko Boulevard
Kiev, Ukraine 252032
Phone Number (380)(44)
246-54-31/32/37/49
Fax Number (380)(44) 246-5452/62 Vietnam
(737) Married or single people up to age 55. Infants to age 15. More boys are available than girls. Often, parents give up children for economic reasons. Referral takes four to five months. Plan to travel to Vietnam after that time and to spend two to three weeks traveling.
(219)
(4,279)
(1,246)
27 Taras Shevchenko Boulevard
Kiev, Ukraine 252032
Phone Number (380)(44)
246-54-31/32/37/49
Fax Number (380)(44) 246-5452/62
(737)
For more information, visit the International Adoption page of the U.S. State Department
