Revision as of 21:27, 24 February 2014

Hague Convention Information

China is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all adoptions between China and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.

WARNING: China is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in China before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to Adopt" section for more information.

NOTE: As of January 1, 2009, all adoption cases between the U.S. and China are processed by China as Hague Adoption Convention cases.

NOTE: Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008.

Who Can Adopt

Residency

Age of Adopting Parents

Marriage

Income

Other

Who Can Be Adopted

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

The Process

Traveling Abroad

After Adoption

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information

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 =Hague Convention Information=
+China is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all adoptions between China and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.
+'''WARNING:''' China is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in China before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to Adopt" section for more information.
+'''NOTE:''' As of January 1, 2009, all adoption cases between the U.S. and China are processed by China as Hague Adoption Convention cases.
+'''NOTE:''' Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008.
 =Who Can Adopt=

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