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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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=Who Can Adopt=
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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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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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=About Djibouti=
  
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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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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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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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[[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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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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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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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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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.'''''
 
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
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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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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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'''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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'''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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'''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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'''SIBLING ADOPTIONS:''' There are no known sibling requirements; however this may vary on a case by case basis.
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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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'''''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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==The Process==
 
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The process for adopting a child from Djibouti generally includes the following steps:
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The process for adopting a child from [[Djibouti]] generally includes the following steps:
  
  
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Bring your child home  
  
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To learn more please read about [[How to Adopt from Djibouti]].
  
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'''1.Choose an Adoption Service Provider'''
 
  
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The recommended first step in adopting a child from Djibouti is to decide whether or not to use a licensed adoption service provider in the United States that can help you with your adoption.  Adoption service providers must be licensed by the U.S. state in which they operate.  The Department of State provides information on selecting an [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/agencies.php adoption service provider] on its website.  '''There are no adoption service providers in Djibouti to assist with the Djiboutian portion of the adoption process.''' A U.S. adoption service provider can assist in the U.S. immigration portion of an adoption from Djibouti. According to court officials, adoptions do not require the participation of a lawyer, but may be beneficial to engage someone familiar with Djiboutian family law.
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'''2.Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt'''
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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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In order to adopt a child from Djibouti; you will need to meet the requirements of the Government of Djibouti and U.S. immigration law.  You must submit an application to be found eligible to adopt with the Tribunal de Première Instance de Djibouti.  Please see instructions below under Adoption Application.  To meet U.S. immigration requirements, you may also file an I-600A, [http://www.uscis.gov/i-600a [http://www.uscis.gov/i-600a Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition] with U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to be found eligible and suitable to adopt.
 
  
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[[Djibouti]] does not have any post [[adoption]] requirements.
  
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There is no official process for matching you with a Djiboutian child, and there are no agencies available to assist you in Djibouti.  Most matches are done through family connections.  Each family must decide for itself whether or not it will be able to meet the needs of and provide a permanent home for a particular child.  The child must be eligible to be adopted according to Djibouti’s requirements, as described in the Who Can Be Adopted section.  The child must also meet the [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/childeligibility.php definition of orphan] under U.S. immigration law. 
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
  
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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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'''4. Adopt or Gain Legal Custody of Child in Djibouti'''
 
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The process for finalizing the adoption (or gaining legal custody) in Djibouti generally includes the following: Role of Adoption Authority: All adoptions are facilitated through the Tribunal de Première Instance de Djibouti, which serves as Djibouti's adoption authority.
 
  
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
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*'''Role of Adoption Agencies:''' There are no adoption service providers in Djibouti to assist with an adoption.
 
  
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*'''Adoption Application:''' Once a child has been identified, adoption procedures must be initiated with a written request from the prospective adoptive parent(s) to the President of Tribunal de Première Instance to open an adoption case on their behalf. The court has two responsibilities:  it must verify whether the necessary legal conditions have been met, and that the adoption is in the best interest of the child. To that effect, it is mandatory that adoptive parent(s) attach the U.S. documents listed in the section below to their application.  The court can order an additional social investigation report to complement the one already attached to the initial request (see below), and one or more types of specific medical examinations.  The clerk of the District Court will then forward the request to the police for a background check to be performed (if the prospective adoptive parents are resident in Djibouti).
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
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::::'''''Procedures for a child with identified biological parent(s):''''' The biological parents must agree to irrevocably relinquish their parental rights (i.e. a plénier adoption). The biological parents must appear before the court with their identification and the child's birth certificate and sign a consent document.  A three-month appeal period follows, during which time the biological parents may reclaim their parental rights or the prospective adoptive parents may decide to cancel the adoption. At the end of that period, if no appeal is made, the prospective adoptive parents must submit a request to the court to continue the process, at which time the court will fix a hearing date.  At the hearing, the judge will rule whether to grant a delegation of parental authority, which technically shifts parental authority from the biological to the adoptive parents.  If the adoptive parents are residents of Djibouti, or if they plan to stay for some time, they may be granted temporary custody of the child, to allow the child to physically live with them.  The biological parents then have an additional two-month window within which they may reclaim the child.  If they do not, the adoptive parents have to submit to the court a request for finalizing the adoption.  At the hearing, the court will make a final ruling to grant the adoption.  However, for an additional two months the Public Ministry (Office of the District Attorney) or any other concerned individual (family member), excluding the natural parents, may appeal for reversal if they can provide “serious evidence” that the adoption will adversely affect the child.  '''NOTE:''' The court can refuse to grant an adoption and may order the adoptive parents not to break the child's bonds with its biological family. The judgment is always given in a public hearing. Whether the adoption is approved or rejected, the decision can be appealed, and the ensuing appeal may also be subject to a final appeal at the Supreme Court.
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*'''Time Frame:''' It may take a year or more from the time the adoption application is submitted to the Tribunal de Première Instance until the prospective adoptive parents receive the final documents. Factors bearing on the length of time may include court-ordered investigations, parents' citizenship, court calendar, appeals, and individual case anomalies.
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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*'''Adoption Fees:''' The Government of Djibouti processes all adoptions. All procedures undertaken by the court (Adoption Authority) are free of charge. Prospective adoptive parents should expect to pay for any/all required medical examinations for the child, as well as for their own travel expenses.  The Government of Djibouti processes all adoptions. All procedures undertaken by the court (Adoption Authority) are free of charge. Prospective adoptive parents should expect to pay for any/all required medical examinations for the child, as well as for their own travel expenses.
 
  
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*'''Documents Required:''' Police clearance (indicating no arrest record), home study report, proof of adequate financial means and stability (last three pay slips, tax return, etc.). '''NOTE:''' Additional documents may be requested.
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'''NOTE:''' Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
  
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Djibouti]]'''
  
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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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If you have finalized the adoption in Djibouti you will first need to apply for a new birth certificate for your child. Your name will be added to the new birth certificate. If you have been granted custody for the purpose of adopting the child in the United States, the birth certificate you obtain will, in most cases, not yet include your name. Adoptive parents must go to the Djiboutian Office of Vital Records (Bureau d'Etat Civile) to apply for a new birth certificate.
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After you obtain the new birth certificate and passport for your child and you have filed Form I-600, [http://www.uscis.gov/adoption/immigration-through-adoption/orphan-process Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative], you then need to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa for your child from the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti City. This immigrant visa allows your child to travel home with you.  As part of this process, the Consular Officer must be provided the Panel Physician’s [http://adoption.state.gov/us_visa_for_your_child/health.php medical report] on the child.
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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 adoptions finalized abroad prior to the child’s entry into the United States:''''' A child will acquire U.S. citizenship upon entry into the United States if the adoption was finalized prior to entry and the child otherwise meets the requirements of the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.
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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