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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/nh-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Vanuatu.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/nh-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/nh-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Vanuatu.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/nh-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/aus/nh_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Vanuatu.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/aus/nh_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Coat_of_Arms_of_Vanuatu.svg/399px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Vanuatu.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms of Vanuatu.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Coat_of_Arms_of_Vanuatu.svg/399px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Vanuatu.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/16/Vanuatu-EratapBeach.jpg/398px-Vanuatu-EratapBeach.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Eratap Beach, Vanuatu.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/16/Vanuatu-EratapBeach.jpg/398px-Vanuatu-EratapBeach.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Eratap Beach'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Vanuatu-humans-of-vanuatu-2.jpg/800px-Vanuatu-humans-of-vanuatu-2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A women's dance from Vanuatu, using bamboo stamping tubes.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Vanuatu-humans-of-vanuatu-2.jpg/800px-Vanuatu-humans-of-vanuatu-2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A women's dance using bamboo stamping tubes.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Vanuatu_Tanna_Yasur.JPG/800px-Vanuatu_Tanna_Yasur.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Cinder plain of Mount Yasur on Tanna island.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Vanuatu_Tanna_Yasur.JPG/800px-Vanuatu_Tanna_Yasur.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Cinder plain of Mount Yasur on Tanna island.'''<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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'''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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Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu did not change.  The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, [[Papua New Guinea]], has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in Vanuatu.  
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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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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from Vanuatu, 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). Learn more.
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=About Vanuatu=
  
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Multiple waves of colonizers, each speaking a distinct language, migrated to the New Hebrides in the millennia preceding European exploration in the 18th century. This settlement pattern accounts for the complex linguistic diversity found on the archipelago to this day. The British and French, who settled the New Hebrides in the 19th century, agreed in 1906 to an Anglo-French Condominium, which administered the islands until independence in 1980, when the new name of [[Vanuatu]] was [[adopted]]. Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nh.html
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], Vanuatu also has the following requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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==Residency==
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[[Vanuatu]] 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 [[Vanuatu]] did not change.  The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, [[Papua New Guinea]], has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in [[Vanuatu]].
  
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Although prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] do not need to be permanent residents of Vanuatu, they must remain in Vanuatu for the three-to-four-month period it takes for an adoption to be finalized.
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from [[Vanuatu]], 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 Vanuatu]].
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be 18 years of age or older.
 
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==Marriage==
 
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Both married and single individuals are eligible to [[adopt]].
 
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Although there are no income requirements, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must satisfy the Ni-Vanuatu courts that they are financially secure.
 
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
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Vanuatu has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in Vanuatu unless he or she meets these requirements.  
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[[Vanuatu]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in [[Vanuatu]] unless he or she meets these requirements.  
  
  
 
In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.
 
In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.
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=How to Adopt=
 
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'''Vanuatu's Adoption Authority'''
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==The Process==
 
==The Process==
  
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The process for adopting a child from Vanuatu generally includes the following steps:  
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The process for adopting a child from [[Vanuatu]] generally includes the following steps:  
  
  
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Vanuatu]].
  
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'''1. Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider]]'''
 
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In general the first step in adopting a child is usually to select a licensed agency in the United States that can help with your adoption. Adoption service providers must be licensed by the U.S. state in which they operate. . Learn more about choosing the right [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]].
 
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There are no [[Adoption Agencies|adoption agencies]] in Vanuatu. However, American prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may still wish to enlist the services of an American [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] to assist them with the overall intercountry adoption process
 
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'''2. Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]'''
 
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To bring an [[adopted]] child from Vanuatu to the United States, you must apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]] (Form [[I-600A]]) by the U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn how.
 
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In addition to meeting the U.S. requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], you need to meet the requirements of Vanuatu as described in the Who Can [[Adopt]] section.
 
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If you are eligible to [[adopt]], and a child is available for intercountry adoption, the central adoption authority in Vanuatu will provide you with a referral to a child. Each family must decide for itself whether or not it will be able to meet the needs of a particular child and provide a permanent family placement for the referred child.
 
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The child must be eligible to be [[adopted]] according to Vanuatu's requirements, as described in the Who Can be [[Adopted]] section. The child must also meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law. Learn more.
 
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'''4. [[Adopt]] the Child (or Gain [[Legal Custody]]) in Vanuatu'''
 
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*'''ROLE OF THE ADOPTION AUTHORITY:'''  The Ni-Vanuatu courts oversee the adoption [[system]].
 
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*'''ROLE OF THE COURT:'''  The Ni-Vanuatu courts review and approve the adoption.
 
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*'''ROLE OF [[Adoption Agencies|ADOPTION AGENCIES]]:'''  The [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] assists the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] with the adoption process.
 
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*'''ADOPTION APPLICATION:'''  Applications for adoption are obtained from and must be submitted when completed to the Courthouse in Port Vila (Capital of Vanuatu).
 
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*'''TIME FRAME:'''  The estimated time for an adoption to be processed is about three to four months.
 
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*'''ADOPTION FEES:'''  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should expect to pay less than $100 USD in Ni-Vanuatu government fees related to processing an adoption. It may or may not be necessary for prospective parents to pay additional fees to lawyers, depending on the services rendered.
 
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After you finalize the adoption (or gain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]) in Vanuatu, the U.S Government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) MUST determine whether the child is eligible under U.S. law to be [[adopted]] (Form [[I-600]]). Learn how.
 
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Now that your adoption is complete (or you have obtained [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of the child), there are a few more steps to take before you can head home. Specifically, you need to apply for several documents for your child before he or she can travel to the United States:
 
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After you obtain the final [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]], new birth certificate, and passport for your child, you also need to apply for an U.S. visa from the United States Embassy in Port Moresby for your child. After the adoption (or [[custody]] for purpose of adoption) is granted, visit the U.S. Embassy for final review and approval of the child's [[I-600]] petition and to obtain a visa for the child. This immigrant visa allows your child to travel home with you. As part of this process, the Consular Officer must be provided the "Panel Physician's" medical report on the child if it was not provided during the provisional approval stage. Learn more.
 
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Specific questions about adoption in Vanuatu or immigrant visas for [[adopted]] children from Vanuatu may be addressed to the U.S. Embassy in [[Papua New Guinea]], at the address listed in the Contacts section of this information.
 
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'''''For adoptions finalized abroad:''''' The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows your new child to acquire American citizenship automatically when he or she enters the United States as lawful permanent residents.
 
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'''''For adoptions finalized in the United States:''''' The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows your new child to acquire American citizenship automatically when the court in the United States issues the final [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]].
 
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
 
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Vanuatu. 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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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Vanuatu]]. 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 Vanuatu]].
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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 Vanuatu, 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, Port Moresby, [[Papua New Guinea]]'''
 
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The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, [[Papua New Guinea]], has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in Vanuatu.  
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The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, [[Papua New Guinea]], has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in [[Vanuatu]].  
  
  
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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=vanuatu]
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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=vanuatu
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 03:10, 24 February 2018

The official flag
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

The official coat of arms
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Eratap Beach
Source: Wikipedia.org.

A women's dance using bamboo stamping tubes.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Cinder plain of Mount Yasur on Tanna island.
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 Vanuatu

Multiple waves of colonizers, each speaking a distinct language, migrated to the New Hebrides in the millennia preceding European exploration in the 18th century. This settlement pattern accounts for the complex linguistic diversity found on the archipelago to this day. The British and French, who settled the New Hebrides in the 19th century, agreed in 1906 to an Anglo-French Condominium, which administered the islands until independence in 1980, when the new name of Vanuatu was adopted. Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nh.html

Hague Convention Information

Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu did not change. The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in Vanuatu.

Who Can Adopt

To bring an adopted child to United States from Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu.


Who Can Be Adopted

Vanuatu has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot adopt a child in Vanuatu unless he or she meets these requirements.


In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Vanuatu's Adoption Authority

Ni-Vanuatu Courts


The Process

The process for adopting a child from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu
  5. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
  6. Bring Your Child Home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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


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, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Douglas Street P.O. Box 1492 Port Moresby, N.C.D. 121 Papua New Guinea Telephone: (675) 321-1455 Fax: (675) 321-1593 Email: ConsularPortMoresby@state.gov


The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in Vanuatu.


Ni-Vanuatu Adoption Authority

Vanuatu Courts Courthouse in Port Vila Private Mail Bag 9041 Port Vila, Vanuatu Tel: (678) 22420


Vanuatu Mission to the United Nations

42 Broadway Suite 1200-18 New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212) 425-9600 Fax: (212) 425-9652 Email: vmsnyc@attglobal.net


Vanuatu does not have an embassy in Washington, D.C.


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=vanuatu