How to adopt in Syria?

To be eligible to adopt a child from Syria, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a practicing Coptic Christian.
• Be at least 25 years old.
• Be at least 16 years older than the child you wish to adopt.
• Be physically, mentally, and financially capable of caring for a child.
• Have no criminal record.
• Be a citizen of a country that is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention.

Who Can Be Adopted?

Syrian law allows for the adoption of children who are:

• Orphaned or abandoned
• Victims of neglect 
• In need of special care

The Adoption Process

The adoption process in Syria can be long and complex. It typically takes several years to complete. The following are the general steps involved in the process:

1. Choose an adoption agency. You must work with an adoption agency that is accredited in both your home country and Syria.
2. Complete a home study. A social worker will conduct a home study to assess your suitability to adopt.
3. Apply to adopt. You will need to submit an application to the Syrian Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor.
4. Be matched with a child. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor will match you with a child who is eligible for adoption.
5. Obtain a court order. You will need to obtain a court order approving the adoption.

Additional Information

• The Syrian government does not allow for the adoption of children by same-sex couples.
• The Syrian government does not allow for the adoption of children by single individuals.
• The Syrian government does not allow for the adoption of children by non-Christians.
• The Syrian government does not allow for the adoption of children by individuals who have a criminal record.
• The Syrian government does not allow for the adoption of children by individuals who are not physically, mentally, or financially capable of caring for a child.