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| − | {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/gb-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag | + | {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/gb-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} |
| − | {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/gb-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Gabon.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} | + | {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/gb-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Gabon]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} |
| − | {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/gb_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Gabon.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} | + | {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/gb_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Gabon]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} |
| − | {{#eimage:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Coat_of_arms_of_Gabon.svg/615px-Coat_of_arms_of_Gabon.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms | + | {{#eimage:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Coat_of_arms_of_Gabon.svg/615px-Coat_of_arms_of_Gabon.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>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]].''' | + | '''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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| − | Gabon is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (Hague [[Adoption]] Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. | + | [[Gabon]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (Hague [[Adoption]] Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. |
| − | Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of Gabon. U.S. citizens adopting children in rare [[adoption]] cases from Gabon, as well as U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in Gabon who would like to [[adopt]] from the United States or from a third country, should contact the [[adoption]] authority of Gabon to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. See contact information below. | + | Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of [[Gabon]]. U.S. citizens adopting children in rare [[adoption]] cases from [[Gabon]], as well as U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in [[Gabon]] who would like to [[adopt]] from the United States or from a third country, should contact the [[adoption]] authority of [[Gabon]] to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. See contact information below. |
| − | Potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] begin the process by sending a letter to the Ministry of Social Affairs explaining why they would like to [[adopt]] and providing a description of a child they are seeking to [[adopt]]. Preferably, the potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] reside in Gabon. If not, they will need to travel to Gabon to meet the child. The potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] can spend time with the child on weekends and school holidays. After the police have approved the parents and the [[Social Worker|social worker]] has determined that the potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] and the child have developed a strong relationship, the court can finalize the [[adoption]]. | + | Potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] begin the process by sending a letter to the Ministry of Social Affairs explaining why they would like to [[adopt]] and providing a description of a child they are seeking to [[adopt]]. Preferably, the potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] reside in [[Gabon]]. If not, they will need to travel to [[Gabon]] to meet the child. The potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] can spend time with the child on weekends and school holidays. After the police have approved the parents and the [[Social Worker|social worker]] has determined that the potential [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] and the child have developed a strong relationship, the court can finalize the [[adoption]]. |
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| − | Please visit the Department of State’s [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Country Specific Information] for more information on travelling to Gabon and the U.S. Embassy Libreville website for information on consular services. | + | Please visit the Department of State’s [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Country Specific Information] for more information on travelling to [[Gabon]] and the U.S. Embassy Libreville website for information on consular services. |
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Revision as of 06:09, 1 November 2014
Source: cia.gov.
Source: cia.gov.
Source: cia.gov.
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.
Hague Convention Information
Gabon is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F).
Below is the limited adoption information that the Department has obtained from the adoption authority of Gabon. U.S. citizens adopting children in rare adoption cases from Gabon, as well as U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parents living in Gabon who would like to adopt from the United States or from a third country, should contact the adoption authority of Gabon to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. See contact information below.
Potential adoptive parents begin the process by sending a letter to the Ministry of Social Affairs explaining why they would like to adopt and providing a description of a child they are seeking to adopt. Preferably, the potential adoptive parents reside in Gabon. If not, they will need to travel to Gabon to meet the child. The potential adoptive parents can spend time with the child on weekends and school holidays. After the police have approved the parents and the social worker has determined that the potential adoptive parents and the child have developed a strong relationship, the court can finalize the adoption.
Caution: Prospective adoptive parents should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children’s homes are adoptable. In many countries, birth parents place their child(ren) temporarily in an orphanage or children’s home due to financial or other hardship, intending that the child return home when this becomes possible. In such cases, the birth parent(s) have rarely relinquished their parental rights or consented to their child(ren)’s adoption.
Please visit the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to Gabon and the U.S. Embassy Libreville website for information on consular services.
Contact Information
THE GABONESE REPUBLIC'S ADOPTION AUTHORITY:
Ministère de la Famille et des Affaires Sociales B.P. 50, Libreville Phone +241 76 35 90
SOURCE
Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]