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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mg-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mg-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/mg-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/mg-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/eas/mg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/mg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/8071128072_94538216ce.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A young girl on the plains of Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/8071128072_94538216ce.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A young girl on the plains.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Gurvger.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A ger in front of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Gurvger.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A ger in front of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Rider_in_Mongolia%2C_2012.jpg/800px-Rider_in_Mongolia%2C_2012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A rider in Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Rider_in_Mongolia%2C_2012.jpg/800px-Rider_in_Mongolia%2C_2012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4104/5067213533_131b6e9663.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mongolian nomad children.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
 
{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4104/5067213533_131b6e9663.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mongolian nomad children.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Winter_Palace_Bogd_Khan_149185394_bfcc8db25b_b.jpg/800px-Winter_Palace_Bogd_Khan_149185394_bfcc8db25b_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan, Ulan Bator, Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Winter_Palace_Bogd_Khan_149185394_bfcc8db25b_b.jpg/800px-Winter_Palace_Bogd_Khan_149185394_bfcc8db25b_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan, Ulan Bato.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/10173885045_ba27430533.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/10173885045_ba27430533.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/%D0%91%D1%83%D1%80%D1%8F%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BA.JPG/425px-%D0%91%D1%83%D1%80%D1%8F%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BA.JPG|410x579px|thumb|''' Buryat boy Bato-Tsyren during shamanic rite Shandruu, in Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/%D0%91%D1%83%D1%80%D1%8F%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BA.JPG/425px-%D0%91%D1%83%D1%80%D1%8F%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BA.JPG|410x579px|thumb|''' Buryat boy Bato-Tsyren during shamanic rite Shandruu'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6013/5988002765_990d8b25f8.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6013/5988002765_990d8b25f8.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6011/5988844612_478b9c441f.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A boy in Mongolia.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6011/5988844612_478b9c441f.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
  
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=Hague Convention Information=
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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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'''WARNING:'''ngolia is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in Mongolia before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to [[Adopt]]" section for more information.  
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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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Mongolia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of [[Inter-Country Adoption|Inter-country Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague [[Adoption]] Convention]). Therefore all intercountry adoptions between Mongolia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA implementing regulations. Currently, the Government of Mongolia is allowing American citizens who meet required eligibility requirements to also [[adopt]] locally. Please note that any child [[adopted]] locally (i.e. outside the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention process) is not immediately eligible for an immigrant visa and must qualify for an immigrant visa as the child of the American Citizen (IR-2). Additional information is available from [http://www.uscis.gov/adoption/immigration-through-adoption/other-adoption-related-immigration U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services]. Additionally, the specific regulations regarding local adoptions by foreigners are unclear and the Government of Mongolia is currently working to clarify and revise these regulations as well as their [[adoption]] procedures generally. To [[adopt]] through the Hague Convention Process Do Not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in Mongolia before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter."
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=About Mongolia=
  
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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAAN they established a huge Eurasian empire through conquest. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually retired to their original steppe homelands and in the late 17th century came under Chinese rule. [[Mongolia]] won its independence in 1921 with Soviet backing and a communist regime was installed in 1924. To learn more please read [[About Mongolia]].
  
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The Mongolian and U.S. authorities involved in the [[adoption]] and immigration process review each case individually to ensure that the child and the prospective adoptive family have met both countries' legal requirements.
 
  
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=Hague Convention Information=
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'''WARNING:'''ngolia is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in [[Mongolia]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to [[Adopt]]" section for more information.
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[[Mongolia]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of [[Inter-Country Adoption|Inter-country Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague [[Adoption]] Convention]). To learn more please read about [[Mongolia and the Hague Convention]].
  
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'''NOTE:''' Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/transition.php Learn more].
 
  
 
=Who Can Adopt=
 
=Who Can Adopt=
  
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Intercountry adoptions between the United States and Mongolia are governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from Mongolia, 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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) an agency of the Department of Homeland Security's. Learn more.  
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Intercountry adoptions between the United States and [[Mongolia]] are governed by the [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague [[Adoption]] Convention]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Mongolia]].
  
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], Mongolia also has the following requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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Because [[Mongolia]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Mongolia]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]] by U.S. prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Mongolia]].
  
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The Mongolian embassy in [[Washington]], D.C., has a web page devoted to the eligibility requirements for adopting Mongolian children. American citizens considering adopting from Mongolia should visit the Embassy of Mangolia website.
 
  
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==Residency==
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=How to Adopt=
  
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There are no residency requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who apply through agencies authorized by the Mongolian Government.
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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'''[[Mongolia]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may be no more than 60 years of age.
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Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor of [[Mongolia]] (MSWL) and the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens
  
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==Marriage==
 
  
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There are no marriage requirements for intercountry adoptions.
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'''Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor of [[Mongolia]] (MSWL)'''
  
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==Income==
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Mailing Address: United Nations Street 5, UB-46, Government Building No 2
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Tel: 976-11-267635; Fax: 976-11-327635; Fax: 976-11-328634
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Internet: [http://www.mswl.gov.mn/ MSWL]
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A [[certification]] on the living and financial ability of the applicant by the relevant authority of a respective state.
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'''Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens, Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs'''
  
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==Other==
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Mailing Address: Chinggis Avenue 11, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar 210628
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Tel: 976-7011-9588; Tel: 1882; Fax: 976-11-313259
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Internet: [http://en.immigration.gov.mn/Office of Immigration]
  
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::1. A medical [[certification]] regarding whether adopter has tuberculoses, AIDS, or mental disease
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==The Process==
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::2. A [[certification]] regarding the place of permanent residence of the applicant by the relevant authority/ including the [[certification]] by a police authority.
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::3. Anyone who meets the criteria below is prohibited from adopting in Mongolia.  Individuals who have had their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] restricted, curtailed are prohibited from adopting in Mongolia.
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::4. Anyone who has returned an [[adopted]] child because his/her own fault.
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::5. Anyone who has been declared by a court decision as not having a full civil law capacity or has a restricted capacity.
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::6. Anyone who has tuberculoses or mental disease.
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::7. Anyone who habitually consumes alcoholic drinks or narcotic substances.
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::8. Anyone who has several criminal records or is currently imprisoned.
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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Because [[Mongolia]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Mongolia]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. 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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'''NOTE:'''  If you filed your [[I-600A|I-600a]] with [[Mongolia]] before April 1, 2008, the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention may not apply to your [[adoption]]. Your [[adoption]] could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. Learn more  .
  
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=How to Adopt=
 
  
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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 [[Mongolia]]
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# Bring your Child Home
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Mongolia]].
  
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==The Process==
 
  
 
=Traveling Abroad=
 
=Traveling Abroad=
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Mongolia. 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 [[Mongolia]]. 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 Mongolia]].
  
  
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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 Mongolia, 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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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
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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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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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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 Mongolia, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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=After 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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=Contact Information=
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Mongolia]]'''
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11 Micro District
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Big Ring Road, POB 1021
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Ulaanbaatar-13, [[Mongolia]]
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Email: cons@usembassy.mn
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Internet: [http://mongolia.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy in Mongolia]
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'''[[Mongolia]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor of [[Mongolia]] (MSWL)
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United Nations Street 5
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UB-46
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Government Building No 2
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Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor
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Tel: 976-11-267635
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Fax: 976-11-327635
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Email: sbaigalmaa@mswl.pmis.gov.mn
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Internet: [http://www.mswl.gov.mn/ Mongolia's Adoption Authority]
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'''Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens, Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs'''
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Chinggis Avenue 11
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Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar 210628
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Ms. Purevee Bolormaa
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Tel: 976-11-319588; 976-11-315323
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Fax: 976-11-313259
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Email: immigration_mn@yahoo.com 
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'''Embassy of [[Mongolia]]'''
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[[Washington]] D.C. 20007
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Email: esyam@mongolianembassy.us
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Internet: [http://www.mongolianembassy.us/ Embassy of Mongolia]
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'''Permanent Mission of [[Mongolia]] to the United Nations in [[New York]]'''
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6 East 77th Street,
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Email: mongolia@un.int
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Internet: [http://www.un.int./mongolia Permanent Mission of Mongolia]
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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 or [[Adoption]] USCA@state.gov
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Website: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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==SOURCE==
 
==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=[[mongolia]]
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 13:26, 12 July 2021

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

A young girl on the plains.
Source: flickr.com.

A ger in front of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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Source: Wikipedia.org.

Mongolian nomad children.
Source: flickr.com.

Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan, Ulan Bato.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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Source: flickr.com.

Buryat boy Bato-Tsyren during shamanic rite Shandruu
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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Source: flickr.com.

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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 Mongolia

The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAAN they established a huge Eurasian empire through conquest. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually retired to their original steppe homelands and in the late 17th century came under Chinese rule. Mongolia won its independence in 1921 with Soviet backing and a communist regime was installed in 1924. To learn more please read About Mongolia.


Hague Convention Information

WARNING:ngolia is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Mongolia before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to Adopt" section for more information.


Mongolia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more please read about Mongolia and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

Intercountry adoptions between the United States and Mongolia are governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Mongolia.


Who Can Be Adopted

Because Mongolia is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Mongolia must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption by U.S. prospective adoptive parents. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Mongolia.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Mongolia's Adoption Authority

Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor of Mongolia (MSWL) and the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens


Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor of Mongolia (MSWL)

Mailing Address: United Nations Street 5, UB-46, Government Building No 2 Tel: 976-11-267635; Fax: 976-11-327635; Fax: 976-11-328634 Internet: MSWL


Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens, Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs

Mailing Address: Chinggis Avenue 11, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar 210628 Tel: 976-7011-9588; Tel: 1882; Fax: 976-11-313259 Internet: of Immigration

The Process

Because Mongolia is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Mongolia must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. 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: If you filed your I-600a with Mongolia before April 1, 2008, the Hague Adoption Convention may not apply to your adoption. Your adoption could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. Learn more .


  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 Mongolia
  6. Bring your Child Home

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


Traveling Abroad

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Mongolia. 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 Mongolia.


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


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


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Mongolia

11 Micro District Big Ring Road, POB 1021 Ulaanbaatar-13, Mongolia Email: cons@usembassy.mn Internet: U.S. Embassy in Mongolia


Mongolia's Adoption Authority

Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor of Mongolia (MSWL) United Nations Street 5 UB-46 Government Building No 2 Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor Tel: 976-11-267635 Fax: 976-11-327635 Email: sbaigalmaa@mswl.pmis.gov.mn Internet: Mongolia's Adoption Authority


Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens, Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs

Chinggis Avenue 11 Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar 210628 Ms. Purevee Bolormaa Tel: 976-11-319588; 976-11-315323 Fax: 976-11-313259 Email: immigration_mn@yahoo.com

Embassy of Mongolia

2833 M Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20007 Email: esyam@mongolianembassy.us Internet: Embassy of Mongolia


Permanent Mission of Mongolia to the United Nations in New York

6 East 77th Street, New York, N.Y. 10021 Email: mongolia@un.int Internet: Permanent Mission of Mongolia


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 or Adoption USCA@state.gov Website: 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=mongolia