Who Can Adopt from Denmark

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Source: cia.gov.

Adoption between the United States and Denmark is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Denmark, 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).

In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Denmark also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents.

Residency

Adoptive parents must be legally admitted residents of Denmark to adopt domestically or intercountry. Temporary visitors without an established home in Denmark cannot apply.

Age of Adopting Parents

The age difference between the applicant and the prospective child should not be more than 40 years, and the adoptive pareents must be at least 25 years old.

Marriage

Married couples and same sex couples who have entered into a registered partnership must adopt as a couple. In addition, couples must be married and have lived in the same household for at least 2½ years. Single people can also adopt.

Income

The physical and psychological health of the applicants must meet certain criteria. The prospective adoptive parents must be of proper financial standing and their home must be suitable to house a child.

Other

The applicants cannot have a criminal record that would make them unfit to become adoptive parents.

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