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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tz-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Tanzania.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tz-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/tz-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Tanzania.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/tz-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/afr/tz_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Tanzania.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/tz_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Sukump1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sukuma women and children of Tanzania..'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Sukump1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sukuma women and children'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/Elephant_and_Kilimanjaro.jpg/800px-Elephant_and_Kilimanjaro.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Haiti]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/Elephant_and_Kilimanjaro.jpg/800px-Elephant_and_Kilimanjaro.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Elephant in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Villagemuseum.jpg/401px-Villagemuseum.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Traditional Tanzanian hut.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/tz/images/TZ_003.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Old fortress, Tanzania.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Villagemuseum.jpg/401px-Villagemuseum.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Traditional Tanzanian hut.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Giraffes_Arusha_Tanzania.jpg/800px-Giraffes_Arusha_Tanzania.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Giraffes, Arusha National Park'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8203610746_9685d54ca1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Tanzania.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Ngorongoro_Crater.jpg/800px-Ngorongoro_Crater.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Landscape of the ridge at the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Giraffes_Arusha_Tanzania.jpg/800px-Giraffes_Arusha_Tanzania.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Giraffes, Arusha National Park, Tanzania.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Ngorongoro_Crater.jpg/800px-Ngorongoro_Crater.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Landscape of the ridge at the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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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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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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=Who Can Adopt=
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=About Tanzania=
  
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Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of [[Tanzania]] in 1964. One-party rule ended in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and popular opposition led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite [[international]] observers' claims of voting irregularities. The formation of a government of national unity between Zanzibar's two leading parties succeeded in minimizing electoral tension in 2010.
  
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==Residency==
 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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==Marriage==
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[[Tanzania]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ( Hague [[Adoption]] Convention  ). Therefore, when the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Tanzania]] did not change.
  
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==Income==
 
  
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==Other==
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In order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Tanzania]], prospective [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]](s) must be residents of [[Tanzania]] for at least three consecutive years. The Tanzanian Department of Social Welfare considers a person to be resident if that person holds a Resident Permit (Class A, B or C),a Dependent's Pass or an Exemption Permit and lives in [[Tanzania]]. This requirement is never waived.
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=Who Can Adopt=
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from [[Tanzania]], you must 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). To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Tanzania]].
  
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
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[[Tanzania]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in [[Tanzania]] unless he or she meets multiple requirements. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Tanzania]].
  
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
=How to Adopt=
  
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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'''[[Tanzania]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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==The Process==
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Department of Social Welfare
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
 
  
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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==The Process==
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Tanzania. 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 process for adopting a child from [[Tanzania]] generally includes the following steps:
  
  
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider]]
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# Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
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# Be Matched with a Child
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[Tanzania]]
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# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for [[Adoption]]
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# Bring Your Child Home
  
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In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation.  To find information about obtaining a visa for Tanzania, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].  
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Tanzania]].
  
  
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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
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=Traveling Abroad=
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Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start.  The Department of State provides [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Tanzania]]. 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 Tanzania]].
  
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When traveling during the [[adoption]] process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Tanzania, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
 
  
 
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Tanzania]]'''
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Embassy of the United States of America
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686 Old Bagamoyo Road
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Msasani, P.O. Box 9123
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Dar Es Salaam, [[Tanzania]]
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Email: drsacs@state.gov
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Internet: [http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Tanzania]
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'''[[Tanzania]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Department of Social Welfare
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4 th Floor NSSF Building
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Corner of Morogoro and Bibi Mohamed Roads
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P.O. Box 1949
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Dar Es Salaam, [[Tanzania]]
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Tel: (+255) 2135572
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'''Embassy of [[Tanzania]]'''
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Embassy of the United Republic of [[Tanzania]]
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1232 22nd Street NW, [[Washington]] D.C 20037
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Telephone: (202)884-1080, (202)939-6125/7
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Fax: (202)797-7408
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Website: [http://www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org/ Embassy of Tanzania]
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor 
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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E-mail: AskCI@state.gov
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Internet: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
 
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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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=tanzania
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 02:51, 21 February 2018

The official flag
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Sukuma women and children
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Elephant in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Traditional Tanzanian hut.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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Source: cia.gov.

Giraffes, Arusha National Park
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Landscape of the ridge at the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater
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 Tanzania

Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule ended in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and popular opposition led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers' claims of voting irregularities. The formation of a government of national unity between Zanzibar's two leading parties succeeded in minimizing electoral tension in 2010.


Hague Convention Information

Tanzania is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ( Hague Adoption Convention ). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Tanzania did not change.


In order to adopt a child from Tanzania, prospective adoptive parent(s) must be residents of Tanzania for at least three consecutive years. The Tanzanian Department of Social Welfare considers a person to be resident if that person holds a Resident Permit (Class A, B or C),a Dependent's Pass or an Exemption Permit and lives in Tanzania. This requirement is never waived.

Who Can Adopt

To bring an adopted child to United States from Tanzania, you must 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). To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Tanzania.


Who Can Be Adopted

Tanzania has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot adopt a child in Tanzania unless he or she meets multiple requirements. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Tanzania.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Tanzania's Adoption Authority

Department of Social Welfare


The Process

The process for adopting a child from Tanzania generally includes the following steps:


  1. Choose an Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Adopt the Child in Tanzania
  5. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
  6. Bring Your Child Home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Tanzania. 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 Tanzania.


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

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Tanzania

Embassy of the United States of America 686 Old Bagamoyo Road Msasani, P.O. Box 9123 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Email: drsacs@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Tanzania


Tanzania's Adoption Authority

Department of Social Welfare 4 th Floor NSSF Building Corner of Morogoro and Bibi Mohamed Roads P.O. Box 1949 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (+255) 2135572


Embassy of Tanzania

Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania 1232 22nd Street NW, Washington D.C 20037 Telephone: (202)884-1080, (202)939-6125/7 Fax: (202)797-7408 Website: Embassy of Tanzania


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel:1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)

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=tanzania