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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/800px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Peru.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/800px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/pe-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Peru.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/pe-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/pe_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Peru.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/pe_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/Escudo_nacional_del_Per%C3%BA.svg/525px-Escudo_nacional_del_Per%C3%BA.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms of Peru.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/Escudo_nacional_del_Per%C3%BA.svg/525px-Escudo_nacional_del_Per%C3%BA.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Manu_riverbank.jpg/800px-Manu_riverbank.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''View of riverbank in Manu National Park, Madre de Dios, Peru.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Manu_riverbank.jpg/800px-Manu_riverbank.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''View of riverbank in Manu National Park, Madre de Dios.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Alpamayo.jpg/800px-Alpamayo.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A mountain peak in the Huascarán National Park.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Alpamayo.jpg/800px-Alpamayo.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A mountain peak in the Huascarán National Park.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2675/3988940325_43c66337e4.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Two Peruvian girls.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
 
{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2675/3988940325_43c66337e4.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Two Peruvian girls.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/80_-_Machu_Picchu_-_Juin_2009_-_edit.2.jpg/614px-80_-_Machu_Picchu_-_Juin_2009_-_edit.2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Machu Picchu, Peru.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/80_-_Machu_Picchu_-_Juin_2009_-_edit.2.jpg/614px-80_-_Machu_Picchu_-_Juin_2009_-_edit.2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Machu Picchu.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Lima_PuebloJov_4.jpg/800px-Lima_PuebloJov_4.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Pueblo Joven, picture was taken in southern part of Lima.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Lima_PuebloJov_4.jpg/800px-Lima_PuebloJov_4.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Pueblo Joven, picture was taken in southern part of Lima.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/21_-_Lima_-_Ao%C3%BBt_2008.jpg/1230px-21_-_Lima_-_Ao%C3%BBt_2008.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The historic city center of Lima, Peru.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/21_-_Lima_-_Ao%C3%BBt_2008.jpg/1230px-21_-_Lima_-_Ao%C3%BBt_2008.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The historic city center of Lima.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3664/3508955657_aba6ce18f7.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A little Peruvian girl.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
 
{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3664/3508955657_aba6ce18f7.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A little Peruvian girl.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
 
  
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=Hague Convention Information=
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
  
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Peru is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]).  Intercountry adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Peru.
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
  
  
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All adoptions between Peru and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. immigration law.
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=About Peru=
  
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Ancient [[Peru]] was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces were defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, [[Peru]] returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. To learn more please read [[About Peru]].
  
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Peru’s Central Authority for Adoptions is the Dirección General de Adopciones (DGA) in the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP).  Only DGA can certify cases as Convention compliant.  “Direct” adoptions in which a birth parent places a child directly (or via an intermediary) to specific prospective parents for adoption cannot be certified as complying with the Convention per Peruvian law, and therefore prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may not search on their own for children to [[adopt]].
 
  
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Instead children must have been declared legally abandoned and wards of the state, and the adoption must be processed through DGA in order for it to be certified by DGA.  Adoptions processed through the Peruvian judiciary, while legal in Peru, cannot be Hague certified.  As a result, children [[adopted]] through the Peruvian judiciary/family court [[system]] rather than DGA cannot be issued Hague Convention visas and generally will be unable to immigrate to the United States.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] seeking to [[adopt]] a blood relative in Peru should contact DGA prior to beginning the adoption process. 
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[[Peru]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]]([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]). To learn more please read about [[Peru and the Hague Convention]].
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'''NOTE:'''  Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008.  Read about [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/transition.php Transition Cases].
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to the United States from Peru, you must meet [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php eligibility and suitability requirements].  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php who can [[adopt]]] under U.S. immigration law.
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Additionally, a child must meet the [http://cfr.vlex.com/vid/204-301-definitions-286271915 definition of Convention adoptee] under U.S. law in order to immigrate to the United States on an IH-3 or IH-4 immigrant visa.
 
  
 
=Who Can Adopt=
 
=Who Can Adopt=
  
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Adoption between the United States and Peru is governed by the Hague Convention on Adoptions.  Therefore to [[adopt]] from Peru, you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government.  The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php Learn more].
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[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[Peru]] is governed by the Hague Convention on Adoptions.  Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[Peru]], you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government.  The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php Learn more]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Peru]].
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], parents need to meet Peru’s requirements to [[adopt]] a child from there:
 
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There are no minimum residency requirements to [[adopt]] in Peru.  However both prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], if applicable, must be present to complete the adoption in Peru, including obtaining provisional [[custody]] of the child, completing an evaluation with a [[Social Worker|social worker]], and finalizing the adoption in Peruvian court.  This process typically takes 4-6 weeks.
 
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Single persons and married couples may apply to [[adopt]].  Peruvian law only recognizes opposite sex marriages. Thus, there is no provision for same sex spouses to [[adopt]] jointly. Single lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered, or intersex individuals may also be unable to [[adopt]] in Peru.
 
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must demonstrate the means to support the physical and emotional needs of the child.
 
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Because Peru is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Peru must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption.  For example, the adoption may take place only if the competent authorities of Peru have determined that placement of the child within Peru has been given due consideration and that an intercountry adoption is in the child’s best interests.  In addition to Peru’s requirements, a child must meet the definition of Convention adoptee to be eligible for an immigrant visa that will allow you to bring him or her to the United States.
 
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
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To learn about eligibility requirements for [[adoption]] in [[Peru]] please read [[Who Can Be Adopted from Peru]].
  
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'''[[Abandonment]]:'''  Only children who have been declared abandoned by a judge are eligible for an intercountry adoption.
 
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'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  DGA matches children of all ages.  However, DGA prioritizes the adoption of children older than 9 years.  The DGA team evaluates the application and expectations of the prospective parents to maximize the well-being of each child. 
 
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'''Sibling Adoptions:'''  DGA prioritizes the adoption of sibling groups.
 
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'''Waiting Period or Foster Care:'''  [[Matching]] could take several months and sometimes years.
 
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
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'''WARNING:'''  Peru is party to the Hague Adoption Convention.  Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in Peru before U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5/17 Letter” in the case.  Read on for more information.
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'''WARNING:'''  [[Peru]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention.  Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in [[Peru]] before U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5/17 Letter” in the case.  Read on for more information.
  
 
==Adoption Authority==
 
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'''[[Peru]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''  
  
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Peru’s Central Authority for Adoptions is the Dirección General de Adopciones (DGA) within the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP).  Only DGA can certify cases as Convention compliant.
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[[Peru]]’s Central Authority for Adoptions is the Dirección General de Adopciones (DGA) within the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP).  Only DGA can certify cases as Convention compliant.
 
   
 
   
  
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'''NOTE:'''  If any of the following occurred prior to April 1, 2008 (the date on which the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force with respect to the United States), the Hague Adoption Convention may not apply to your adoption:  1) you filed a Form [[I-600A]] identifying Peru as the country where you intended to [[adopt]]; 2) you filed a Form [[I-600]]; or; 3) the adoption was completed.  Under these circumstances, your [[adopted]] child’s visa application could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions.  For more information, read about [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/transition.php Transition Cases].  
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'''NOTE:'''  If any of the following occurred prior to April 1, 2008 (the date on which the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force with respect to the United States), the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention may not apply to your [[adoption]]:  1) you filed a Form [[I-600A]] identifying [[Peru]] as the country where you intended to [[adopt]]; 2) you filed a Form [[I-600]]; or; 3) the [[adoption]] was completed.  Under these circumstances, your [[adopted]] child’s visa application could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions.  For more information, read about [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/how-to-adopt/hague-transition-cases.html Transition Cases].
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==The Process==
 
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Because Peru is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Peru must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention’s requirements.  A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below.  You must complete these steps in the following order to meet all necessary legal requirements.  Adoptions completed out of order may result in the child not being eligible for an immigrant visa to the United States.  
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Because [[Peru]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Peru]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention’s requirements.  A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below.  You must complete these steps in the following order to meet all necessary legal requirements.  Adoptions completed out of order may result in the child not being eligible for an immigrant visa to the United States.  
  
  
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# [[Adopt]] (or Obtain [[Legal Custody]]) of the child in [[Peru]]
 
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Peru]].
  
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The first step in adopting a child from Peru is to select an accredited or approved [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]] in the United States.  Only these agencies and attorneys can provide adoption services between the United States and Peru.  Please note that in order to provide services in Peru, adoption service providers must further be authorized to work in Peru by the DGA.  To obtain updated information regarding which U.S. [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/agencies.php adoption service providers] are authorized by DGA, prospective adoption parents should contact DGA directly.  DGA also publishes the list of authorized providers through the [http://www.mimp.gob.pe/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=329&Itemid=341 “Organismos Acreditados”].
 
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After you choose an accredited or approved [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]], you must apply to be found suitable and eligible to [[adopt]] by the responsible U.S. government agency, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), by submitting [http://www.uscis.gov/i-800a Form I-800A].  Read more about [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php Suitability and Eligibility Requirements].
 
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Once USCIS determines that you are “suitable” and “eligible” to [[adopt]] by approving the Form I-800A, your [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]] will provide your approval notice, home study, and any other required information to the DGA in Peru as part of your adoption [[dossier]].  The DGA’s Board of Directors will review your application to determine whether you are also eligible to [[adopt]] under Peru’s law.
 
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After provisional approval of Form I-800, your [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]] or you will submit a visa application to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lima which is responsible for issuing immigrant visas to children from Peru.  A consular officer will review the Form I-800 and the visa application for possible visa ineligibilities and advise you of options for the waiver of any noted ineligibilities.
 
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'''WARNING:'''  The consular officer will send a letter (referred to as an “Article 5 Letter”) to Peru’s Central Authority in any intercountry adoption involving U.S. citizen parents and a child from Peru where all Convention requirements are met and the consular officer determines that the child appears eligible to immigrate to the United States.  This letter will inform Peru’s Central Authority that the parents are eligible and suited to [[adopt]], that all indications are that the child may enter and reside permanently in the United States, and that the U.S. Central Authority agrees that the adoption may proceed.
 
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Peru. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The [https://pptform.state.gov/ Passport Application Wizard] will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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The official flag.
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Map.
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Map.
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The official coat of arms.
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View of riverbank in Manu National Park, Madre de Dios.
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A mountain peak in the Huascarán National Park.
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Two Peruvian girls.
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Machu Picchu.
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Pueblo Joven, picture was taken in southern part of Lima.
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The historic city center of Lima.
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A little Peruvian girl.
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Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Peru

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces were defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. To learn more please read About Peru.


Hague Convention Information

Peru is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more please read about Peru and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and Peru is governed by the Hague Convention on Adoptions. Therefore to adopt from Peru, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Peru.


Who Can Be Adopted

To learn about eligibility requirements for adoption in Peru please read Who Can Be Adopted from Peru.


How to Adopt

WARNING: Peru is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Peru before U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5/17 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.

Adoption Authority

Peru's Adoption Authority

Peru’s Central Authority for Adoptions is the Dirección General de Adopciones (DGA) within the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP). Only DGA can certify cases as Convention compliant.


NOTE: If any of the following occurred prior to April 1, 2008 (the date on which the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force with respect to the United States), the Hague Adoption Convention may not apply to your adoption: 1) you filed a Form I-600A identifying Peru as the country where you intended to adopt; 2) you filed a Form I-600; or; 3) the adoption was completed. Under these circumstances, your adopted child’s visa application could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. For more information, read about Transition Cases.

The Process

Because Peru is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Peru must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention’s requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order to meet all necessary legal requirements. Adoptions completed out of order may result in the child not being eligible for an immigrant visa to the United States.


  1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be matched with a Child
  4. Apply for the child to be found eligible for adoption
  5. Adopt (or Obtain Legal Custody) of the child in Peru
  6. Bring your child home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Peru.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Peru. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Peru.


After Adoption

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children


NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Peru

Consular Section- Immigrant Visas Avenida La Encalada, Cuadra 17 s/n Monterrico, Surco, Lima 33 Peru Website: U.S. Embassy Peru Email: LimaIV@state.gov


Peru’s Adoption Authority

Ministerio de la Mujer y Poblaciones Vulnerables (MIMP) Dirección General de Adopciones (DGA) Av. Benavides 1155 Miraflores, Lima 18 Peru Tel: (51) (1) 416-5431 Website: Peru's Adoption Authority


Embassy of Peru

Consular Section 1700 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 833-9860 to 9869 Fax: (202) 659-8124 Website: Embassy of Peru Email: webadmin@embassyofperu.us


NOTE: PERU has consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hartford, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Paterson, New York City, and San Francisco.


Office of Children’s Issues

U.S. Department of State SA-17A 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 Website: U.S. Department of State Email: AskCI@state.gov


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, contact the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=peru