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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/aj-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Azerbaijan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/aj-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/aj-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Azerbaijan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/aj-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/aj_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Azerbaijan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/aj_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Gandzasar_Monastery1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Gandzasar monastery, in Azerbaijan'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Ramana_castle.jpg/800px-Ramana_castle.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Ramana Castle.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Azerbajiani_landscape_-_Another_version.jpg/800px-Azerbajiani_landscape_-_Another_version.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Azerbajiani landscape.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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'''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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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Ramana_castle.jpg/800px-Ramana_castle.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Ramana Castle, Azerbaijan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
  
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'''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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=Hague Convention Information=
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=About Azerbaijan=
  
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Azerbaijan is party to the [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]. Intercountry [[adoption]] processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry [[Adoption]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Azerbaijan.  
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[[Azerbaijan]] - a nation with a majority-Turkic and majority-Shia Muslim population - was briefly independent (from 1918 to 1920) following the collapse of the Russian Empire; it was subsequently incorporated into the Soviet Union for seven decades. To learn more read [[About Azerbaijan]].
  
  
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U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from Azerbaijan should contact the Central Authority of Azerbaijan to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in Azerbaijan who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Azerbaijan’s Central Authority.  Please visit the State Department’s [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for more information on travelling to Azerbaijan and the website of the U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan for information on consular services.
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[[Azerbaijan]] is party to the [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]. Intercountry [[adoption]] processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing [[legislation]], the Intercountry [[Adoption]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing [[legislation]] and regulations of [[Azerbaijan]]. To learn more, read about [[Azerbaijan and the Hague Convention]].
  
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'''WARNING:''' The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, [[Georgia]], issues immigrant visas for Azerbaijan nationals. The consular officer will send a letter (referred to as an “Article 5 letter”) to Azerbaijan’s Central Authority for any intercountry [[adoption]] involving U.S. citizen parents and a child from Azerbaijan where all Convention requirements are met and the consular officer determines that the child appears eligible to immigrate to the United States. This letter will inform Azerbaijan’s Central Authority that the parents are eligible and suited to [[adopt]], that all indications are that the child may enter and reside permanently in the United States, and that the U.S. Central Authority agrees that the [[adoption]] may proceed.
 
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Do not attempt to [[adopt]] or obtain [[custody]] of a child in Azerbaijan before a U.S. consular officer issues the Article 5 letter in any [[adoption]] case.
 
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'''''Remember: The consular officer will make a final decision about a child’s eligibility for an immigrant visa later in the [[adoption]] process.'''''
 
  
 
=Who Can Adopt=
 
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[[Adoption]] in [[Azerbaijan]] is extremely rare, and as such, there is no current information regarding who can [[adopt]] or who can be [[adopted]] from the country.
  
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'''[[Azerbaijan]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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'''Azerbaijan’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs’’’
 
State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs’’’
  
  
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AZ 1000, Baku, Azerbaijan
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AZ 1000, Baku, [[Azerbaijan]]
 
40 U. Hajibeyov Str.
 
40 U. Hajibeyov Str.
 
Government House, Gate IV
 
Government House, Gate IV
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Email:  office@scfwca.gov.az  
 
Email:  office@scfwca.gov.az  
 
Internet:  [scfwca.gov.az State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs]
 
Internet:  [scfwca.gov.az State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs]
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''[http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=azerbaijan]
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=azerbaijan
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 04:15, 17 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Ramana Castle.
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.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan - a nation with a majority-Turkic and majority-Shia Muslim population - was briefly independent (from 1918 to 1920) following the collapse of the Russian Empire; it was subsequently incorporated into the Soviet Union for seven decades. To learn more read About Azerbaijan.


Hague Convention Information

Azerbaijan is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Intercountry adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Azerbaijan. To learn more, read about Azerbaijan and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

Adoption in Azerbaijan is extremely rare, and as such, there is no current information regarding who can adopt or who can be adopted from the country.


Adoption Authority

Azerbaijan’s Adoption Authority State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs’’’


AZ 1000, Baku, Azerbaijan 40 U. Hajibeyov Str. Government House, Gate IV Tel: +994 (12) 493-70-39 Fax: +994 (12) 493 58 72 Email: office@scfwca.gov.az Internet: [scfwca.gov.az State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs]

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=azerbaijan