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The official flag.
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Map.
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Main entrance of the parliament building in Port Moresby.
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The highlands.
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Mount Tavurvur, a part of the Rabaul caldera volcano.
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Huli Wigman from the Southern Highlands.
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Washing day.
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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.

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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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 Papua New Guinea

The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975. A nine-year secessionist revolt on the island of Bougainville ended in 1997 after claiming some 20,000 lives.

Hague Convention Information

Papua New Guinea is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Papua New Guinea did not change.

Who Can Adopt

To bring an adopted child to United States from Papua New Guinea, you must 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. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Papau New Guinea.

Who Can Be Adopted

You cannot adopt a child in Papua New Guinea unless he or she meets these requirements of Papua New Guinea. In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Papua New Guinea's Adoption Authority

The central authority responsible for adoptions in Papua New Guinea is the Office of Child Welfare in the Department for Community Development.

The Process

The process for adopting a child from Papua New Guinea generally includes the following steps:

Choose an Adoption Service Provider
Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
Be Matched with a Child
Adopt the Child (or Gain Legal Custody) in Papua New Guinea
Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
Bring Your Child Home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Papau New Guinea.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Papua New Guinea. 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 Papau New Guinea.

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 Papua New Guinea

U.S. Embassy - Port Moresby P.O. Box 1492 Port Moresby, N.C.D. 121 Papua New Guinea Tel: +(675) 321-1455 Fax: +(675) 320-0637 E-mail: png@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's Adoption Authority

Office of Child Welfare, Department for Community Development Sanbra Haus P.O. Box 7354 Boroko, NCD Papua New Guinea Tel: 675-325-9893

Embassy of Papua New Guinea

1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 805 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 745-3680 Fax: (202) 745-3679 E-mail: info@pngembassy.org Internet: Embassy Papua New Guinea

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=papua_new_guinea

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+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/pp-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/pp-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/pp_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/pp_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Emblem_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg/560px-Emblem_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official emblem of Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Emblem_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg/560px-Emblem_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6009/5987172228_953a56c2f1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A market in Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6009/5987172228_953a56c2f1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Port_Moresby_parliament_building_front%2C_by_Steve_Shattuck.jpg/398px-Port_Moresby_parliament_building_front%2C_by_Steve_Shattuck.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Main entrance of the parliament building in Port Moresby, Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Port_Moresby_parliament_building_front%2C_by_Steve_Shattuck.jpg/398px-Port_Moresby_parliament_building_front%2C_by_Steve_Shattuck.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Main entrance of the parliament building in Port Moresby.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6146/5987183212_197b4a0109.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children in Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6146/5987183212_197b4a0109.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Papua_New_Guinea_%285986599443%29.jpg/800px-Papua_New_Guinea_%285986599443%29.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The highlands of Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Papua_New_Guinea_%285986599443%29.jpg/800px-Papua_New_Guinea_%285986599443%29.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The highlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Tarvurvur.jpg/800px-Tarvurvur.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Mount Tavurvur, a part of the Rabaul caldera volcano, in Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Tarvurvur.jpg/800px-Tarvurvur.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Mount Tavurvur, a part of the Rabaul caldera volcano.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Huli_wigman.jpg/400px-Huli_wigman.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Huli Wigman from the Southern Highlands, Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Huli_wigman.jpg/400px-Huli_wigman.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Huli Wigman from the Southern Highlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2409/2265841409_ebdd3c98e4.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Washing day, Papua New [[Guinea]].'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2409/2265841409_ebdd3c98e4.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Washing day.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-=Hague Convention Information=
-Papua New [[Guinea]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ( Hague Adoption Convention  ). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Papua New [[Guinea]] did not change.
+'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
-=Who Can Adopt=
+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.
-To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from Papua New [[Guinea]], you must 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.
+=About Papua New Guinea=
-In addition to these U.S. requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], Papua New [[Guinea]] also has the following requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
+The eastern half of the island of New [[Guinea]] - second largest in the world - was divided between [[Germany]] (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to [[Australia]] in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975. A nine-year secessionist revolt on the island of Bougainville ended in 1997 after claiming some 20,000 lives.
-==Residency==
-There is a minimum six-month period of residency required for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], but they need not be permanent residents.
+=Hague Convention Information=
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+Papua New [[Guinea]] 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]). Therefore, when the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for Papua New [[Guinea]] did not change.
-The Government of Papua New [[Guinea]] requires no age limit for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] if they are healthy, fit, and capable of caring for the child.
+=Who Can Adopt=
-==Marriage==
+To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from Papua New [[Guinea]], you must 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). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php Learn more]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Papau New Guinea]].
-Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be legally married.
-==Income==
+=Who Can Be Adopted=
-Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be financially stable.
+You cannot [[adopt]] a child in Papua New [[Guinea]] unless he or she meets these requirements of Papua New [[Guinea]]. In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/childeligibility.php Learn more] about these U.S. requirements.
-==Other==
-N/A
-=Who Can Be Adopted=
-You cannot [[adopt]] a child in Papua New [[Guinea]] unless he or she meets these requirements of Papua New [[Guinea]]. In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.
 =How to Adopt=
 ==Adoption Authority==
-'''Papua New [[Guinea]]'s Adoption Authority'''
+'''Papua New [[Guinea]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
 The central authority responsible for adoptions in Papua New [[Guinea]] is the Office of Child Welfare in the Department for Community Development.
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 # Be Matched with a Child
 # [[Adopt]] the Child (or Gain [[Legal Custody]]) in Papua New [[Guinea]]
-# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
+# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for [[Adoption]]
 # Bring Your Child Home
+To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Papau New Guinea]].
-'''1. Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider]]'''
-The first step in adopting a child from Papua New [[Guinea]] is usually to select a licensed agency in the United States that can help with your adoption. Adoption service providers must be licensed by the U.S. state in which they operate. Learn more about choosing the right [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]].
-There are no [[Adoption Agencies|adoption agencies]] in Papua New [[Guinea]]. The Office of Child Welfare in the Department for Community Development and its Director assists in adoptions.
-'''2. Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]'''
-To bring an [[adopted]] child from Papua New [[Guinea]] to the United States, you must apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]] (Form [[I-600A]]) by the U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn how.
-In addition to meeting the U.S. requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], you need to meet the requirements of Papua New [[Guinea]] as described in the Who Can [[Adopt]] section.
-'''3. Be Matched with a Child'''
-If you are eligible to [[adopt]], and a child is available for intercountry adoption, the central adoption authority in Papua New [[Guinea]] will provide you with a referral to a child. Each family must decide for itself whether or not it will be able to meet the needs of a particular child and provide a permanent family placement for the referred child. .
-The child must be eligible to be [[adopted]] according to Papua New Guinean requirements, as described in the Who Can be [[Adopted]] section. The child must also meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law. Learn more.
-'''4. [[Adopt]] the Child (or Gain [[Legal Custody]]) in Papua New [[Guinea]]'''
-The process for finalizing the adoption (or gaining [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]) in Papua New [[Guinea]] generally includes the following:
-*'''ROLE OF [[Adoption Agencies|ADOPTION AGENCIES]]:''' There are no [[Adoption Agencies|adoption agencies]] in Papua New [[Guinea]]. The Office of Child Welfare in the Department for Community Development and its Director assists in adoptions.
-*'''ADOPTION APPLICATION:''' There is no application form for an adoption. The prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must write a letter stating their intentions to [[adopt]] and address it to the Director of Child Welfare, Department for Community Development at Sanbra Haus, P.O. Box 7354, Boroko, NCD, Papua New [[Guinea]].
-*''TIME FRAME:''' It takes approximately nine months from the time a child is matched with a family for adoption until the adoption is finalized.
-*'''ADOPTION FEES:''' There are no government charges for adoptions of Papua New Guinean children. Attorneys' fees vary and it is advisable to contact an attorney to obtain accurate fee information.
-*'''DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:''' The following documents are required to complete an adoption in Papua New [[Guinea]]:
-::::1. Birth certificate
-::::2. Medical reports
-::::3. Bank Statements
-::::4. Marriage certificate, and
-::::5. Family photos.  '''NOTE:''' Additional documents may be requested. If you are asked to provide proof that a document from the United States is authentic, we can help. Learn how.
-'''5. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption'''
-After you finalize the adoption (or gain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]) in Papua New [[Guinea]], the U.S Government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) MUST determine whether the child is eligible under U.S. law to be [[adopted]] (Form [[I-600]]). Learn how.
-'''6. Bring Your Child Home'''
-Now that your adoption is complete (or you have obtained [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of the child), there are a few more steps to take before you can head home. Specifically, you need to apply for several documents for your child before he or she can travel to the United States:
-::1. Birth Certificate
-You will first need to apply for a new birth certificate for your child, so that you can later apply for a passport. Your name will be added to the new birth certificate.
-::2. Papua New Guinean Passport
-Your child is not yet a U.S. citizen, so he/she will need a travel document or Passport from Papua New [[Guinea]].
-::3. U.S. Immigrant Visa
-After you obtain the new birth certificate and passport for your child, you also need to apply for an U.S. visa from the United States Embassy for your child. After the adoption (or [[custody]] for purpose of adoption) is granted, visit the U.S. Embassy for final review and approval of the child's [[I-600]] petition and to obtain a visa for the child. 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" medical report on the child if it was not provided during the provisional approval stage. Learn more.
-'''APPLYING FOR A VISA AT THE U.S. EMBASSY IN PAPUA NEW [[Guinea|GUINEA]]:''' Please visit the web site for the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New [[Guinea]] for information on how to schedule an immigrant visa interview.
-'''NOTE:''' The Consular Section provides visa services only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Issued visas will generally be ready for pickup in the afternoon of the same day. If the number of applicants or any other circumstance renders this impossible, then passports with visas will be returned the following morning, or as soon as possible after that time.
-'''Child Citizenship Act'''
-'''''For adoptions finalized abroad:''''' The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows your new child to acquire American citizenship automatically when he or she enters the United States as lawful permanent residents.
-'''''For adoptions finalized in the United States:''''' The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows your new child to acquire American citizenship automatically when the court in the United States issues the final [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]].
-'''''Please be aware that if your child did not qualify to become a citizen upon entry to the United States, it is very important that you take the steps necessary so that your child does qualify as soon as possible. Failure to obtain citizenship for your child can impact many areas of his/her life including family travel, eligibility for education and education grants, and voting.'''''
-Learn more about the Child Citizenship Act.
 =Traveling Abroad=
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 '''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
-A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Papua New [[Guinea]]. 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.
+A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Papua New [[Guinea]]. 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 Papau New Guinea]].
-'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
-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 Papua New [[Guinea]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
-'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
-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.
-'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
-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 Papua New [[Guinea]], registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
 =After Adoption=
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-'''Papua New [[Guinea]]'s Adoption Authority'''
+'''Papua New [[Guinea]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
 Office of Child Welfare,
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 ==SOURCE==
-'''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=papua_new_guinea]
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=papua_new_guinea
 [[Category: International Adoption]]

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