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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ic-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/ic-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/eur/ic_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Coat_of_arms_of_Iceland.svg/567px-Coat_of_arms_of_Iceland.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Iceland2008-Sudureyri.JPG/800px-Iceland2008-Sudureyri.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Sudureyri.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Reykjavik_rooftops.jpg/800px-Reykjavik_rooftops.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Colorful rooftops in Reykjavik.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Grassodenh%C3%A4user.jpg/800px-Grassodenh%C3%A4user.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Turf-roofed house in (Skógar).'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Eyjafj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur.jpeg/799px-Eyjafj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur.jpeg|410x579px|thumb|'''Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in [[Iceland]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Islande_-_Rekjavik_du_haut_de_la_cath%C3%A9drale.JPG/800px-Islande_-_Rekjavik_du_haut_de_la_cath%C3%A9drale.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Central Rekjavik.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
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=About Iceland=
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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., [[Iceland]] boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930.  For more information please read [[About Iceland]].
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=Hague Convention Information=
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[[Iceland]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague [[Adoption]] Convention]). Therefore all adoptions between [[Iceland]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more please read about [[Iceland and the Hague Convention]].
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=Who Can Adopt=
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[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[Iceland]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[Iceland]], you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Iceland]].
  
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
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Because [[Iceland]] is party to The Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Iceland]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Convention requires that [[Iceland]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to [[Iceland]]'s requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention [[adoptee]] for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
  
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
=How to Adopt=
  
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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'''[[Iceland]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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The Ministry of Judicial and Ecclesiastical Affairs - The National Commissioner on Adoptions.
  
 
==The Process==
 
==The Process==
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Because [[Iceland]] is party to The Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Iceland]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements.
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'''NOTE:'''  If you filed your [[I-600A|I-600a]] with [[Iceland]] 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.  [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/how-to-adopt/hague-transition-cases.html Learn more].
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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 [[Iceland]]
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# Bring your Child Home
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Iceland]].
  
 
=Traveling Abroad=
 
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Iceland]]. 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 Iceland]].
  
  
 
=After Adoption=
 
=After Adoption=
  
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[[Iceland]] does not have any post-[[adoption]] or post-placement reporting requirements at this time. 
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
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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 [[Iceland]]'''
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Laufasvegur 21,
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101 Reykjavik, [[Iceland]]
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Tel: (354) 562-9100
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E-mail: reykjavikconsular@state.gov
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'''[[Iceland]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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The Ministry of Judicial and Ecclesiastical Affairs
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Arnarhvall on Lindargata
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150 Reykjavik, [[Iceland]]
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Tel: 011-354-560-9010
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Fax: 011-354-552-7340
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E-mail: postur@dkm.stjr.is
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'''Embassy of [[Iceland]]'''
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1156 15 th Street N.W., Suite 1200
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20005-1704
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Tel.: (202) 265 6653
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E-mail: icemb.wash@mfa.is
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Internet: [https://www.iceland.org/ Embassy of Iceland]
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[[Iceland]] also has a Consulate General in [[New York]] and honorary consulates around the United States.
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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E-mail: AskCI@state.gov
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Internet: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
 
==SOURCE==
 
==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=[[iceland]]
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 06:55, 12 October 2022

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The official coat of arms.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Sudureyri.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Colorful rooftops in Reykjavik.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Turf-roofed house in (Skógar).
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Central Rekjavik.
Source: Wikipedia.org.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Iceland

Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. For more information please read About Iceland.


Hague Convention Information

Iceland is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all adoptions between Iceland and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more please read about Iceland and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

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


Who Can Be Adopted

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


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Iceland's Adoption Authority

The Ministry of Judicial and Ecclesiastical Affairs - The National Commissioner on Adoptions.

The Process

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


NOTE: If you filed your I-600a with Iceland 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 Iceland
  6. Bring your Child Home

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

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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


After Adoption

Iceland does not have any post-adoption or post-placement reporting requirements at this time.


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


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


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Iceland

Laufasvegur 21, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: (354) 562-9100 E-mail: reykjavikconsular@state.gov


Iceland's Adoption Authority

The Ministry of Judicial and Ecclesiastical Affairs Arnarhvall on Lindargata 150 Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: 011-354-560-9010 Fax: 011-354-552-7340 E-mail: postur@dkm.stjr.is


Embassy of Iceland

1156 15 th Street N.W., Suite 1200 Washington, D.C. 20005-1704 Tel.: (202) 265 6653 E-mail: icemb.wash@mfa.is Internet: Embassy of Iceland


Iceland also has a Consulate General in New York and honorary consulates around the United States.


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=iceland