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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tw-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tw-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/tw-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/tw_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/tw_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg/800px-Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung (Taiwan).'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg/800px-Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/81/267487792_7b036b7e0b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taiwanese kids .'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/81/267487792_7b036b7e0b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taiwanese [[kids]] .'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg/800px-Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei, Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg/800px-Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Ximending_at_night.jpg/543px-Ximending_at_night.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Ximending at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Ximending_at_night.jpg/543px-Ximending_at_night.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Ximending at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg/800px-CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg/800px-CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2421/4054627508_ddf6de724f.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taiwan Temple.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4100/4764174710_3f1a40ed42.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A beautiful and colorful small village in Taichung'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4100/4764174710_3f1a40ed42.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A beautiful and colorful small village in Taichung, Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG/800px-DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''DaZhiBridge over Keelung river, DaZhi District, Taipei, Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG/800px-DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''DaZhiBridge over Keelung river, DaZhi District, Taipei'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg/800px-TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei View From Maokong.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg/800px-TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei View From Maokong.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Taipei_Baoan_Temple.jpg/800px-Taipei_Baoan_Temple.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei Baoan Temple'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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=Taiwan Adoption Alert=
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/DabajianMountain.jpg/800px-DabajianMountain.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Da ba jian Mountain'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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<span style="color:red">'''Notice: Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan (February 27, 2013)
 
  
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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 Department of State shares the follow web alert posted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on February 26, 2013.  
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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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Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan
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=About Taiwan=
  
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In 1895, military defeat forced [[China]]'s Qing Dynasty to cede [[Taiwan]] to [[Japan]]. [[Taiwan]] came under Chinese Nationalist control after World War II. Following the communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to [[Taiwan]] and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of [[China]]. To learn more please read [[About Taiwan (The Country)]]. To get very detailed information on [[Taiwan]] please read the [[Taiwan Travel Fact Sheet]] page.
  
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In January, the Taiwan Child Welfare Bureau issued an administrative order that requires all adoption cases filed on behalf of U.S. prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] with the Taiwan courts to undergo the U.S. PAIR process. The order applies to all currently licensed Taiwan adoption services providers (ASP), and any ASPs which may be licensed in the future. The administrative order instructs Taiwan ASPs to include a letter issued by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) located in Taipei, confirming that USCIS successfully completed the PAIR process with each court filing initiated after April 1, 2013. The new requirement will not affect pending adoption cases filed with Taiwan courts before April 1, 2013.
 
  
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=Taiwan Adoption Alert=
  
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To enable prospective parents adopting from Taiwan to comply with Taiwan’s new requirement, USCIS issued a policy memorandum, effective immediately, that allows prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to file a Form [[I-600]], Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, before Taiwan courts finalize an adoption in Taiwan. These new procedures allow USCIS to assess the child’s eligibility for U.S. immigration benefits and make a preliminary determination before Taiwan courts finalize the [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]]. A copy of the policy memorandum is available at uscis.gov.  
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There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Taiwan]]. To learn more please read the [[Taiwan Adoption Alert]] page.
  
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<span style="color:red">'''Notice: United States and Taiwan to Discuss Implementation of a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) Process (October 25, 2012)'''
 
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From September 17–24, 2012, a joint Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) technical team traveled to Taiwan to discuss the intercountry adoption process between Taiwan and the United States.  The team met with the Taiwan authorities regarding the possibility of implementing a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) process.  This process would provide Taiwan courts with information regarding the child’s likely eligibility to immigrate to the United States before the court enters an order establishing a permanent legal relationship between the U.S. citizen parents and the child.  Taiwan authorities indicated a desire to implement the PAIR process in Taiwan soon.
 
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The PAIR process would provide systematic safeguards for prospective adoptive children and parents.  Under PAIR, USCIS reviews a child’s eligibility to immigrate to the United States before a final adoption order or [[custody]] order transfers rights to adopting U.S. parents.  Such a review can prevent situations in which U.S. families cannot bring their [[adopted]] child to the United States.  Additionally, the PAIR process will minimize the possibility of long separations from the child after the adoption or [[custody]] decree is issued while waiting for the U.S. authorities to review the child’s immigration eligibility.  However, per U.S. law, the definitive finding of the child’s immigration eligibility would still be made at the time of the adjudication.
 
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To implement PAIR, Taiwan authorities intend to require all licensed adoption service providers operating in Taiwan to submit evidence to the Taiwan courts in each adoption case that USCIS has conducted a PAIR review.
 
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If Taiwan authorities make this procedural change, USCIS will implement a process to allow prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to obtain a PAIR determination before submitting adoption cases to the appropriate court in Taiwan.  Specifically, the PAIR process would allow prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] adopting from Taiwan to file their Form [[I-600]], Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, with all supporting documentation except the final [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]], with USCIS before filing their case with the courts in Taiwan.  After reviewing the child’s immigration eligibility, USCIS would issue a preliminary determination to prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] of the child’s immigration eligibility.
 
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USCIS and the State Department will continue to update the public of any new developments on PAIR processing in Taiwan.
 
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After USCIS issues a preliminary determination of the child’s immigration eligibility, AIT will issue a letter to prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] confirming completion of the PAIR process.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], through their ASPs, must include the letter from AIT when filing a case with the Taiwan courts. To begin the PAIR process, petitioners adopting children from Taiwan should file the Form [[I-600]] petition and supporting documents with the USCIS National Benefits Center (NBC) before filing an adoption case with the Taiwan courts. Please refer to the Form [[I-600]] instructions for filing instructions for the NBC. USCIS overseas offices and the AIT will continue to accept Form [[I-600]] petitions, but such petitions will be forwarded to the NBC for PAIR review.
 
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] filing their Form [[I-600]] petition should include all available required documentation when filing a Form [[I-600]] petition, except the [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] or grant of [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]. In addition, the following PAIR-specific documentation must be submitted when the child’s country of origin is Taiwan:
 
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# Evidence of availability for intercountry adoption generated by the Taiwan island-wide database;
 
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# Signed adoption agreement between birth parents and prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] for use in Taiwan District Family Courts; and
 
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# Power of attorney appointing the Taiwan ASP to represent the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]].
 
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The Taiwan District Family Court will make its own determination regarding the child’s adoptability. After completing the adoption and receiving the [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] from the Taiwan District Family Court, U.S. [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] will submit their [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] and all necessary documents to AIT for final Form [[I-600]] petition approval and immigrant visa processing.
 
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You may refer to adoption.state.gov for additional information about adopting from Taiwan.
 
  
 
=Hague Convention Information=
 
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Taiwan is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F).
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[[Taiwan]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]](Hague [[Adoption]] Convention).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about [[Taiwan and the Hague Convention]].
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In January 2013, the Taiwan Child Welfare Bureau announced its participation in a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) program with the United States.  The PAIR program requires prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to receive a preliminary determination on the child’s likely immigration eligibility from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to filing an adoption case with a court.  This preliminary determination, also referred to as the PAIR process, provides foreign courts and relevant Taiwan authorities with information regarding a child’s likely eligibility to immigrate to the United States before the court enters an order establishing a permanent legal relationship between the U.S. citizen parent(s) and the child. 
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The Taiwan Child Welfare Bureau issued an administrative order effective April 1, 2013 requiring adoption service providers to include a PAIR letter with the filing of an adoption proceeding with a Taiwan court.  To enable prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] adopting from Taiwan to comply with Taiwan’s new administrative order, USCIS issued a policy memorandum allowing prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to file a Form [[I-600]] (Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative), before filing an adoption proceeding with a Taiwan court.
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Following the receipt of a PAIR letter from USCIS and subsequent issuance of a foreign [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]], prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must submit the foreign [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] and the child’s travel and identity documents to the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) which will then complete the final approval of their Form [[I-600]] and issuance of a visa.  If AIT finds the case is not clearly approvable, it will return the case to USCIS for further action.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should pay special attention to the process described below as it differs from other non-Hague and Hague countries.
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The United States does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.  All Consular and other representative functions are handled by AIT, a non-profit, private corporation authorized by the Taiwan Relations Act to conduct and carry out programs, transactions, and other relations between the United States and Taiwan.
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We strongly urge prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to only work with licensed adoption [[facilitators]] in Taiwan.  The use of unlicensed [[facilitators]] in Taiwan could result in an adoption being carried out in a manner that does not permit the child to qualify as an orphan as defined under U.S. immigration law.  If the child does not qualify as an orphan under U.S. immigration law, he or she may be found to be ineligible to immigrate to the United States.  It is important for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to confirm that the [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]] they choose is authorized to facilitate adoptions in Taiwan by checking with Taiwan’s adoption authority, the Child Welfare Bureau.  Please see the Information below in the “Choose and [[Adoption Service Provider]]” section.
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to the United States from Taiwan, you must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines who can [[adopt]] under U.S. immigration law.
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Additionally, a child must meet the 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.
 
  
 
=Who Can Adopt=
 
=Who Can Adopt=
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from Taiwan:
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Taiwan]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Taiwan]].
  
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==Residency==
 
  
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There are currently no residency requirements that prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must meet in order to [[adopt]] an orphan from Taiwan.
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Taiwan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Taiwan]].
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] (PAPs) must be at least twenty years older than the child to be [[adopted]]. If married, one spouse must be at least twenty years older than the child to be [[adopted]] and the other spouse must be at least 16 years older than the child to be [[adopted]].
 
  
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=How to Adopt=
  
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A married person who adopts a child shall do so jointly with his/her spouse. Single individuals may [[adopt]] from Taiwan.
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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==Income==
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'''[[Taiwan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must have a stable residence, legitimate employment and sufficient financial means.
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Children's Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior
  
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==Other==
 
  
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There is no official policy or law prohibiting adoptions by LGBT individuals. Taiwan law does not recognize marriage between partners of the same sex.
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==The Process==
  
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The process for adopting a child from [[Taiwan]] generally includes the following steps:
  
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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# Be matched with a child
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# File the Form [[I-600]] with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to initiate the Pre-[[Adoption]] Immigration Review (PAIR) prior to filing an [[adoption]] case with the courts
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# [[Adopt]] the child in [[Taiwan]]
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# Receive final approval of your Form [[I-600]]
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# Obtain visa and bring your child home
  
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'''[[Relinquishment]]:'''  Where the biological mother is alive and her whereabouts known, the Family Court will request a written, signed [[relinquishment]] document.  
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Taiwan]].
  
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'''[[Abandonment]]:'''  A legal determination of [[abandonment]] by a court is usually required.
 
  
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'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  An adoptive child must be at least 20 years younger than the [[adopted]] parent. If the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are married, the child must be at least 20 years younger than one spouse and at least 16 years younger than the other spouse.
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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'''Sibling Adoptions:''' None
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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'''[[Special Needs]] or Medical Conditions:''' None
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Taiwan]]. 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 Taiwan]].
  
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'''Waiting Period or Foster Care:'''  None
 
  
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=After Adoption=
  
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In addition, no child may be [[adopted]] who is:
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
  
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::::1. directly related by blood to the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] (for example: grandparents cannot [[adopt]] their grandchildren);
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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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::::2. directly related by marriage, except in the adoption of the other spouse’s child as a stepchild (for example: A parent-in-law cannot [[adopt]] his/her son-in-law or daughter-in-law); or
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'''Caution:'''  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|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|parental rights]] or consented to their child(ren)’s adoption.
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=How to Adopt=
 
  
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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==The Process==
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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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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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=Contact Information=
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Taiwan. 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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'''The American Institute in [[Taiwan]]'''
  
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Consular Section
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American Institute in [[Taiwan]]
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Email: aitadoptions@state.gov
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Internet: [https://www.ait.org.tw/ The American Institute in Taiwan]
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
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'''[[Taiwan]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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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 Taiwan, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].  
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Child Welfare Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior
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Email: dbi@cbi.gov.tw
  
  
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'''[[Taiwan]] Economic and Cultural Representation Office (TECRO) in the United States'''
  
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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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Email: tecroinfodc@tecro-info.org
  
  
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
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[[Taiwan]] also has offices (consulates) in: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, [[Kansas]] City, Los Angeles, Miami, [[New York]], San Francisco and Seattle.
  
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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 Taiwan, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
 
  
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'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
  
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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CA/OCS/CI 
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Tel:  1-888-407-4747
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Email:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
  
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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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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
  
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung
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Taiwanese .
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Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei
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Ximending at night.
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Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
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A beautiful and colorful small village in Taichung
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DaZhiBridge over Keelung river, DaZhi District, Taipei
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Taipei View From Maokong.
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Taipei Baoan Temple
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Da ba jian Mountain
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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 Taiwan

In 1895, military defeat forced China's Qing Dynasty to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan came under Chinese Nationalist control after World War II. Following the communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China. To learn more please read About Taiwan (The Country). To get very detailed information on Taiwan please read the Taiwan Travel Fact Sheet page.


Taiwan Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for Taiwan. To learn more please read the Taiwan Adoption Alert page.


Hague Convention Information

Taiwan is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about Taiwan and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

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


Who Can Be Adopted

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


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Taiwan's Adoption Authority

Children's Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior


The Process

The process for adopting a child from Taiwan 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. File the Form I-600 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to initiate the Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) prior to filing an adoption case with the courts
  5. Adopt the child in Taiwan
  6. Receive final approval of your Form I-600
  7. Obtain visa and bring your child home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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


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

The American Institute in Taiwan

Consular Section Immigrant Visa Unit, 2nd Floor American Institute in Taiwan Number 7, Lane 134 Xin Yi Rd, Section 3 Taipei 106, Taiwan Tel: (886) 02-2162-2005 Fax: (886) 02-2162-2253 Email: aitadoptions@state.gov Internet: The American Institute in Taiwan


Taiwan’s Adoption Authority

Child Welfare Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior 7F, No. 503 Li-Ming Road, Section 2 Nantun, Taichung 408, R.O.C. Tel: (886-4) 2250-2850 Fax: (886-4) 2250-2903/2899 Email: dbi@cbi.gov.tw


Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representation Office (TECRO) in the United States

4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 Tel: (202) 895-1800 Email: tecroinfodc@tecro-info.org


Taiwan also has offices (consulates) in: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Seattle.


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=taiwan