Who Can Adopt from Tuvalu

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

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

Residency

There is no formal residency requirement for foreigners seeking to adopt in Tuvalu. However, adoptive parents must be physically present in court to file an application for adoption and must remain in Tuvalu until the final adoption order is granted

Age of Adopting Parents

One prospective adoptive parent must be at least 25 years old, and both must be at least 21 years older than the child.

Marriage

Applicants for an adoption should be a married husband and wife. The law permits an adoption order in favor of one person in "exceptional circumstances." However, a single male cannot adopt a female child.

Income

Income should be above average and prospective adoptive parents should live in a suitable environment. Proof of income will have to be submitted to the central adoption authority.

Other

The applicants must be of good character and have no adverse criminal record relating to any offense involving violence or abuse towards a child. The applicants must be mentally and physically fit to fulfill the responsibilities, evidenced by a medical report. The applicant must be able to provide a secure and stable home environment for the child.

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