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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/se-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of the Seychelles.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/se-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/se-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of the Seychelles.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/se-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Seychelles_017.JPG/800px-Seychelles_017.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''The Seychelles.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Seychelles_017.JPG/800px-Seychelles_017.JPG|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Mahecapital.jpg/800px-Mahecapital.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mahé's capital, Victoria, Seychelles.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Mahecapital.jpg/800px-Mahecapital.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mahé's capital, Victoria.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
=Hague Convention Information=
 
  
The Republic of the Seychelles is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(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 the Republic of the Seychelles.
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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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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.
  
Below is the limited adoption information that the Department has obtained from the adoption authority of the Republic of the Seychelles. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from the Republic of the Seychelles should contact the Central Authority of the Republic of the Seychelles to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in the Republic of the Seychelles who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact the Republic of the Seychelles’ Central Authority. See contact information below.
 
  
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=About Seychelles=
  
The Convention entered into force with respect to the Seychelles in October 2008. However, the Government of the Republic of the Seychelles has informed the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis that it is in the process of amending its laws in order to fully implement the Hague Adoption Convention. The Department will be gathering information on how these changes will impact intercountry adoptions between the United States and the Republic of the Seychelles. U.S. prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who wish to [[adopt]] from the Republic of the Seychelles may encounter delays during this transition.
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A lengthy struggle between [[France]] and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President [[France]]-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in May 2011.
  
  
Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to the Republic of the Seychelles and the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis website for information on consular services. There is no U.S. Embassy in the Republic of the Seychelles; however, the U.S. Ambassador to [[Mauritius]] is also accredited to the Republic of the Seychelles.
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=Who Can Adopt=
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==    Adoption Authority==
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The Republic of the [[Seychelles]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]](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 the Republic of the [[Seychelles]].
  
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==The Process==
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Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of the Republic of the [[Seychelles]]. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from the Republic of the [[Seychelles]] should contact the Central Authority of the Republic of the [[Seychelles]] to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in the Republic of the [[Seychelles]] who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact the Republic of the [[Seychelles]]’ Central Authority. See contact information below.
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
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The Convention entered into force with respect to the [[Seychelles]] in October 2008. However, the Government of the Republic of the [[Seychelles]] has informed the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis that it is in the process of amending its laws in order to fully implement the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. The Department will be gathering information on how these changes will impact intercountry adoptions between the United States and the Republic of the [[Seychelles]]. U.S. prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who wish to [[adopt]] from the Republic of the [[Seychelles]] may encounter delays during this transition.
  
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Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to the Republic of the [[Seychelles]] and the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis website for information on consular services. There is no U.S. Embassy in the Republic of the [[Seychelles]]; however, the U.S. Ambassador to [[Mauritius]] is also accredited to the Republic of the [[Seychelles]].
  
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==Contact Information==
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=Contact Information=
  
'''The Republic of the Seychelles' Adoption Authority'''
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'''The Republic of the [[Seychelles]]' [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
 
Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
 
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==SOURCE==
 
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''[http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=seychelles]
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=seychelles
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 02:26, 21 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

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Source: Wikipedia.org.

Mahé's capital, Victoria.
Source: Wikipedia.org.


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 Seychelles

A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in May 2011.


Hague Convention Information

The Republic of the Seychelles is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(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 the Republic of the Seychelles.


Below is the limited adoption information that the Department has obtained from the adoption authority of the Republic of the Seychelles. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from the Republic of the Seychelles should contact the Central Authority of the Republic of the Seychelles to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parents living in the Republic of the Seychelles who would like to adopt a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact the Republic of the Seychelles’ Central Authority. See contact information below.


The Convention entered into force with respect to the Seychelles in October 2008. However, the Government of the Republic of the Seychelles has informed the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis that it is in the process of amending its laws in order to fully implement the Hague Adoption Convention. The Department will be gathering information on how these changes will impact intercountry adoptions between the United States and the Republic of the Seychelles. U.S. prospective adoptive parents who wish to adopt from the Republic of the Seychelles may encounter delays during this transition.


Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to the Republic of the Seychelles and the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis website for information on consular services. There is no U.S. Embassy in the Republic of the Seychelles; however, the U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius is also accredited to the Republic of the Seychelles.


Contact Information

The Republic of the Seychelles' Adoption Authority

Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment Social Services Section Oceangate House P O Box 190 Victoria Seychelles

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=seychelles