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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/no-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Norway.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/no-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/no-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Norway.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Stavechurch-heddal.jpg/679px-Stavechurch-heddal.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Outside of the Stave church of Heddal.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Stavechurch-heddal.jpg/679px-Stavechurch-heddal.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Outside of the Stave church of Heddal.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6826904396_5c31038390.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Norway at sunrise.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/OSLO-NO-02_05_ubt.jpeg/800px-OSLO-NO-02_05_ubt.jpeg|410x579px|thumb|''' The fortress Akershus Festning in Oslo, [[Norway]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/OSLO-NO-02_05_ubt.jpeg/800px-OSLO-NO-02_05_ubt.jpeg|410x579px|thumb|''' The fortress Akershus Festning in Oslo, Norway.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Nobel_peace_center.jpg/800px-Nobel_peace_center.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Nobel_peace_center.jpg/800px-Nobel_peace_center.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Oslo_17_mai_2010.jpg/800px-Oslo_17_mai_2010.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Norwegian children celebrating Constitution Day in Oslo, [[Norway]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Oslo_17_mai_2010.jpg/800px-Oslo_17_mai_2010.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Norwegian children celebrating Constitution Day in Oslo, Norway.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3477/3814867076_1aa9bcbd5e.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3477/3814867076_1aa9bcbd5e.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Norway.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/125/320840383_57734c0516.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bryggen.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/125/320840383_57734c0516.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bryggen Norway.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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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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=Hague Convention Information=
 
  
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Norway 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 Norway and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.
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=About Norway=
  
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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the [[adoption]] of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, [[Norway]] was absorbed into a union with [[Denmark]] that lasted more than four centuries. To learn more please read [[About Norway]].
  
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'''Note: There are few children eligible for intercountry adoption from Norway, with a long waiting list of Norwegian prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]. While legally possible, intercountry adoption of a Norwegian orphan by foreigners is unlikely. No Norwegian orphans have received U.S. immigrant visas in the past five fiscal years. The information provided is intended primarily to assist in rare adoption cases from Norway, including adoptions of Norwegian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by Americans living in Norway.'''
 
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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Adoption between the United States and Norway is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from Norway, you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more.
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[[Norway]] is 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]). Therefore all adoptions between [[Norway]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more please read about [[Norway and the Hague Convention]].
  
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], Norway also has the following requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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==Residency==
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[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[Norway]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[Norway]], you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Norway]].
  
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Temporary visitors to Norway cannot apply to [[adopt]] in Norway.
 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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Applications by parents who are 45 years or older are given additional scrutiny. There are cases, for example, in which one of the spouses is considerably younger than the other, or the family already has [[adopted]] a child.  
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Because [[Norway]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Norway]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Convention requires that [[Norway]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to [[Norway]]'s requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
  
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==Marriage==
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=How to Adopt=
  
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Those who apply together must be married, generally for at least two years. People who are not married to each other are not eligible to [[adopt]] a child together in Norway, although single [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may qualify if they fulfill certain requirements.
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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==Income==
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'''[[Adoption]] Authority in [[Norway]]:'''
  
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You must be able to show documents certifying a stable financial situation.
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The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs
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Ministry of Children and Equality
  
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==Other==
 
  
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You must be able to show documents certifying good health status, and a clean police record.
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==The Process==
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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Because [[Norway]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Norway]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements.
  
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Because Norway is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Norway must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Norway attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to Norway's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
 
  
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=How to Adopt=
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'''NOTE:'''  The information provided is intended primarily to assist in rare [[adoption]] cases from [[Norway]], including adoptions of Norwegian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by Americans living in [[Norway]].
  
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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# Choose an Accredited [[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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# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[Norway]]
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# Bring your Child Home
  
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==The Process==
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Norway]].
  
 
=Traveling Abroad=
 
=Traveling Abroad=
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
 
'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Norway. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The [https://pptform.state.gov/ Passport Application Wizard] will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Norway]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Norway]].
  
  
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
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=After Adoption=
  
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In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation.  To find information about obtaining a visa for Norway, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
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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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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
 
  
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Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start.  The Department of State provides [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
  
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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When traveling during the [[adoption]] process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Norway, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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=After Adoption=
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
  
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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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=Contact Information=
  
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Norway]]'''
  
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
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Henrik Ibsens Gate 48
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0244 Oslo
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Tel: 47/2244-8550
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Fax: 47/2256-2751
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osloamcit@state.gov
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Internet: [http://usa.no U.S. Embassy Norway]
  
  
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]  
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'''[[Norway]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]  
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The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs
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Ministry of Children and Equality
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Barne- ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet
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Postboks 8113 Dep
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Universitetsgata 7, 0032 Oslo
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Tel: 47/2404-4000
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Fax: 47/2404-4001
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Email: post@bufdir.no
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Internet: [http://bufdir.no Norway Adoption Authority]
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'''Royal Norwegian Embassy'''
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2720 34th St., NW
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20008
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Tel: 202/333-6000
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Fax: 202/337-0870
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Email: emb.washington@mfa.no
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Internet: [http://norway.org/Embassy Royal Norwegian Embassy]
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[[Norway]] has Consulates General in [[New York]], Houston, San Francisco and Minneapolis. See www.norway.org
  
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
 
  
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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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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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E-mail: 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, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
 
==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=norway
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 02:08, 21 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

.
Source: cia.gov.

Outside of the Stave church of Heddal.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The fortress Akershus Festning in Oslo, .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Norwegian children celebrating Constitution Day in Oslo, .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

'
Source: flickr.com.

Bryggen.
Source: flickr.com.


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 Norway

Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. To learn more please read About Norway.


Hague Convention Information

Norway 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 Norway and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more please read about Norway and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and Norway is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Norway, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Norway.


Who Can Be Adopted

Because Norway is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Norway must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Norway attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to Norway's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Adoption Authority in Norway:

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs Ministry of Children and Equality


The Process

Because Norway is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Norway must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your adoption meets all necessary legal requirements.


NOTE: The information provided is intended primarily to assist in rare adoption cases from Norway, including adoptions of Norwegian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by Americans living in Norway.


  1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
  5. Adopt the Child in Norway
  6. Bring your Child Home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Norway.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Norway. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Norway.


After Adoption

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:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Norway

Henrik Ibsens Gate 48 0244 Oslo Tel: 47/2244-8550 Fax: 47/2256-2751 osloamcit@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Norway


Norway's Adoption Authority

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs Ministry of Children and Equality Barne- ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet Postboks 8113 Dep Universitetsgata 7, 0032 Oslo Tel: 47/2404-4000 Fax: 47/2404-4001 Email: post@bufdir.no Internet: Norway Adoption Authority


Royal Norwegian Embassy

2720 34th St., NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 202/333-6000 Fax: 202/337-0870 Email: emb.washington@mfa.no Internet: Royal Norwegian Embassy


Norway has Consulates General in New York, Houston, San Francisco and Minneapolis. See www.norway.org


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 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)

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=norway