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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/dj-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/afr/dj_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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Djibouti is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php 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).
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Djibouti_Ville.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Aerial view of [[Djibouti]] Ville.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Little_Somali_girl.jpeg/511px-Little_Somali_girl.jpeg|410x579px|thumb|'''Little Somali girl.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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'''''Adoption in Djibouti is a complicated, time consuming process with many legal hurdles. There are no adoption agencies to facilitate the process. Many legal procedures must be completed in-person, and in French or Somali.  There is no clear, uniform adoption procedure.''''' Generally, only non-Djiboutian children considered to be abandoned in Djibouti are available for adoption; and even in these cases, restrictions abound.  Djiboutian children can be adopted only in very exceptional cases (mostly by family members), and at the discretion of the Djiboutian government.  Adoption in Djibouti is divided into two types: simple and plénier.  Simple adoption is when someone cares for the child as his/her own, but the child’s name is not changed and the biological parents retain parental rights.  A plénier adoption is when the biological parents irrevocably relinquish parental rights and the child’s last name is changed to match the adoptive parents.  For the purposes of U.S. immigration law, a plénier adoption is required.
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/Old_man_in_Harar.jpg/448px-Old_man_in_Harar.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Old man in Harar.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Djib_003.JPG/800px-Djib_003.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Lake Assal.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
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{{#eimage:http://www.sv-doodlebug.com/Pics2006/Djibouti_market.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Market.'''<BR/>Source: sv-doodlebug.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Djibouti_Port.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Fishing Boats in a port.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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To bring an adopted child to the United States from Djibouti, you must meet [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php eligibility and suitability requirements].  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php who can adopt] under U.S. immigration law.
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Djibouti_mosque.JPG/763px-Djibouti_mosque.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Mosque.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
  
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Additionally, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of orphan] under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
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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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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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=About Djibouti=
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The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became [[Djibouti]] in 1977. Hassan Gouled APTIDON installed an authoritarian one-party state and proceeded to serve as president until 1999. Unrest among the Afar minority during the 1990s led to a civil war that ended in 2001 with a peace accord between Afar rebels and the Somali Issa-dominated government.  To learn more, please read [[About Djibouti]].
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=Hague Convention Information=
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[[Djibouti]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]).  To learn more, please read about [[Djibouti and the Hague Convention]].
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=Who Can Adopt=
 
=Who Can Adopt=
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Djibouti:
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet numerous requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Djibouti]].  To learn more, please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Djibouti]].
  
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==Residency==
 
  
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Prospective adoptive parents must be physically present in Djibouti at the time of the proposed adoption, but need not be residents.  The child must be both physically present and a resident of Djibouti.
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Djibouti]] has numerous specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]].  To learn about these requirements please read [[Who Can Be Adopted from Djibouti]].
  
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Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 25 years of age and must be at least 15 years older than the child.  If the prospective adoptive parent is a relative, he/she need only be 21 years old.  The prospective adoptive parent(s) must also be morally and physically sound, as determined by the Government of Djibouti.
 
  
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==Marriage==
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=How to Adopt=
  
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Prospective adoptive parents do not need to be married in order to complete the adoption process.  Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered, or intersex (LGBTI) individuals adopting as individuals or couples are not eligible to adopt in Djibouti.
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==The Process==
  
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==Income==
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The process for adopting a child from [[Djibouti]] generally includes the following steps:
  
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Djiboutian law does not stipulate any specific income requirements; only that prospective adoptive parents should demonstrate that they have a steady, monthly income.
 
  
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==Other==
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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# Be matched with a child
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# [[Adopt]] the child in [[Djibouti]]
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# Apply for the child to be found eligible for [[orphan]] status
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# Bring your child home
  
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Djiboutian Sharia law only allows for adoption of Djiboutian national children within a family or clan. '''''Adoption of Djiboutian children by non-family members is not permitted. It is unclear whether the Government of Djibouti would allow non-Muslim prospective parents to adopt a child that was born to Muslim biological parents - this has been historically prohibited.'''''
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To learn more please read about [[How to Adopt from Djibouti]].
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Djibouti has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption:
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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'''RELINGQUISHMENT:'''Only children whose parents are willing to irrevocably relinquish their parental rights are eligible for adoption – the adoption must be a “plenary adoption”.
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U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  To learn more please read [[Traveling Abroad in Djibouti]].
  
  
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'''ABANDONMENT:''' Only non-Djiboutian children are considered to be abandoned. Djiboutian children are automatically assigned a Djiboutian guardian within their family or clan if their parent or guardian is unable to care for them.  In the case of non-Djiboutian children, they must be declared abandoned by a court – standard criteria do not exist.
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[[Djibouti]] does not have any post [[adoption]] requirements.
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'''AGE OF ADOPTIVE CHILD:''' Children must be 17 years of age or younger.  Please note, however, that in order for a child to meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of orphan] under U.S. immigration law, a Form I-600 petition must be filed while the child is under the age of 16 (or under the age of 18 if adopted, or to be adopted, together with a sibling under the age of 16).
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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'''SIBLING ADOPTIONS:''' There are no known sibling requirements; however this may vary on a case by case basis.
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
  
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'''SPECIAL NEEDS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS:''' There are no known requirements.
 
  
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
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'''WAITING PERIOD OR FOSTER CARE:''' There is no defined waiting period; however, the process may take a year or more.
 
  
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
  
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'''''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.'''''
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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'''NOTE:''' Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
 
  
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==The Process==
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=Contact Information=
  
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Djibouti]]'''
  
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Lot Number 350-B
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Lotissement Haramous
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[[Djibouti]] City
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Tel: (253) 21-453-000
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Fax: (253) 21-453-340
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E-mail: ConsularDjibouti@state.gov
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Internet: [http://djibouti.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy in Djibouti]
  
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'''[[Djibouti]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Office of the Secretary
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Tribunal de Première Instance
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Ministère de la Justice
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B.P. 12
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[[Djibouti]]
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République de [[Djibouti]]
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Tel: (253) 21-353-389
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'''Embassy of [[Djibouti]]'''
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Embassy of the Republic of [[Djibouti]]
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1156 15th St., NW, Suite 515
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[[Washington]], DC 20005
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Tel: 202-331-0270
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'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor
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Tel:  1-888-407-4747
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Email:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet:  [http://uscis.gov USCIS]
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'''For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:'''
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National Benefits Center
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
  
  
 
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==SOURCE==
  
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'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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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=djibouti
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 04:16, 18 February 2018

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Aerial view of Ville.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Little Somali girl.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Old man in Harar.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Lake Assal.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Market.
Source: sv-doodlebug.com.

Fishing Boats in a port.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Mosque.
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 Djibouti

The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in 1977. Hassan Gouled APTIDON installed an authoritarian one-party state and proceeded to serve as president until 1999. Unrest among the Afar minority during the 1990s led to a civil war that ended in 2001 with a peace accord between Afar rebels and the Somali Issa-dominated government. To learn more, please read About Djibouti.


Hague Convention Information

Djibouti is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more, please read about Djibouti and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet numerous requirements in order to adopt a child from Djibouti. To learn more, please read about Who Can Adopt from Djibouti.


Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Djibouti has numerous specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn about these requirements please read Who Can Be Adopted from Djibouti.


How to Adopt

The Process

The process for adopting a child from Djibouti generally includes the following steps:


  1. Choose an adoption service provider
  2. Apply to be found eligible to adopt
  3. Be matched with a child
  4. Adopt the child in Djibouti
  5. Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
  6. Bring your child home

To learn more please read about How to Adopt from Djibouti.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more please read Traveling Abroad in Djibouti.


After Adoption

Djibouti does not have any post adoption requirements.

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons

North American Council on Adoptable Children


NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Djibouti

Lot Number 350-B Lotissement Haramous Djibouti City Tel: (253) 21-453-000 Fax: (253) 21-453-340 E-mail: ConsularDjibouti@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti


Djibouti’s Adoption Authority

Office of the Secretary Tribunal de Première Instance Ministère de la Justice B.P. 12 Djibouti République de Djibouti Tel: (253) 21-353-389


Embassy of Djibouti

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti 1156 15th St., NW, Suite 515 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-331-0270


Office of Children’s Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 Email: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures: National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Internet: USCIS


For questions about filing a Form I-600A or I-600 petition:

National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov


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=djibouti