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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/er-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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Eritrea 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]).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)].
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/er_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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The Transitional Civil Code of Eritrea addresses various elements of adoption, but there is no single adoption law. There may be regulations within the Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare that are unpublished but still apply to Intercountry adoptions. As a result, the adoption process may lack uniformity or consistency. Regulations change often and without notice to the U.S. Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea or other foreign entities.  Enforcement of laws and regulations is irregular.  The Department of State recommends prospective adoptive parents verify requirements with legal counsel experienced in adoption law in Eritrea or directly with the Eritrean authorities. In the U.S. Embassy's experience, all adoptions by U.S. citizens have been by Eritrean-American dual nationals, because Eritrean law requires at least one parent to be of Eritrean heritage.  Most adoption cases involve older teen-aged children where one parent has died and one parent has abandoned the child.  It is usually difficult to prove that the child meets the U.S. immigration requirements for "orphan."
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Eritrean_Highlands.jpg/800px-Eritrean_Highlands.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Eritrean highlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Eritrea_Eritrean_wedding.jpg/800px-Eritrea_Eritrean_wedding.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A traditional Eritrean wedding day.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/Sheikh_Hanafi_Mosque_%288529064326%29.jpg/800px-Sheikh_Hanafi_Mosque_%288529064326%29.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sheikh Hanafi Mosque.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Asmara-Night_Panorama.jpeg/800px-Asmara-Night_Panorama.jpeg|410x579px|thumb|'''Panorama of Asmara at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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To bring an adopted child to the United States from Eritrea, you must meet [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php 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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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Emblem_of_Eritrea_%28or_argent_azur%29.svg/401px-Emblem_of_Eritrea_%28or_argent_azur%29.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<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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Additionally, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan 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.
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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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=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 Eritrea:
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=About Eritrea=
  
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==Residency==
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After independence from Italian colonial control in 1941 and 10 years of British administrative control, the UN established [[Eritrea]] as an autonomous region within the Ethiopian federation in 1952. [[Ethiopia]]'s full annexation of [[Eritrea]] as a province 10 years later sparked a violent 30-year struggle for independence that ended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating government forces.  To learn more please read [[About Eritrea]].
  
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A 2011 Eritrean proclamation stipulates that at least one adoptive parent must be of Eritrean heritage and have completed national service in order to adopt an Eritrean child.
 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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Under the Transitional Civil Code of Eritrea (TCCE) any person of legal age, 18 years in Eritrea, may adopt.
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[[Eritrea]] 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]).  To learn more please read [[Eritrea and the Hague Convention]].
  
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==Marriage==
 
  
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Prospective adoptive parents may be single or married.  Eritrea is an extremely conservative country, and same-sex couples would likely not be allowed to adopt there
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==Income==
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The TCCE does not specify a minimum required income to adopt, but the Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare may require adopting parents to show they have sufficient income to maintain and support the child without difficulty.
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==Other==
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Eritrea]].  To learn more please read [[Who Can Adopt from Eritrea]].
  
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A 2011 Eritrean proclamation stipulates that at least one adoptive parent must be of Eritrean heritage and have completed national service in order to adopt an Eritrean child.
 
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Eritrea]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]].  To learn more please read [[Who Can Be Adopted in Eritrea]].
  
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
=How to Adopt=
  
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==The Process==
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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The process for adopting a child from [[Eritrea]] 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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# [[Adopt]] [or obtain [[custody]] of] the child in [[Eritrea]]
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# Apply for the child to be found eligible for [[orphan]] status
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# Bring your child home
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Eritrea]].
  
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==The Process==
 
  
 
=Traveling Abroad=
 
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Eritrea]].
  
  
 
=After Adoption=
 
=After Adoption=
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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 Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
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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 [[Eritrea]]'''
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179 Alaa Street
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P.O. Box 211
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Asmara, [[Eritrea]]
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Tel: (291)(1) 12-00-04
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Fax: (291)(1) 12-75-84
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Email: ConsularAsmara@state.gov
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Internet: [http://eritrea.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Eritrea]
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'''[[Eritrea]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare
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P. O. Box 5252
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Asmara, [[Eritrea]]
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Tel: (291) 1-151846
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'''Embassy of [[Eritrea]]'''
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1708 [[New Hampshire]] Ave, NW
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[[Washington]], DC 20009
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Tel: (202) 319-1991
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Fax: (202) 319-1304
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Email: girma@embassyeritrea.org
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Internet: [http://embassyeritrea.org/ Embassy of Eritrea]
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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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Email:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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==Source==
  
  
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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=eritrea
  
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'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 04:33, 18 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The Eritrean highlands.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

A traditional Eritrean wedding day.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Sheikh Hanafi Mosque.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Panorama of Asmara at night.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The official coat of arms.
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 Eritrea

After independence from Italian colonial control in 1941 and 10 years of British administrative control, the UN established Eritrea as an autonomous region within the Ethiopian federation in 1952. Ethiopia's full annexation of Eritrea as a province 10 years later sparked a violent 30-year struggle for independence that ended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating government forces. To learn more please read About Eritrea.


Hague Convention Information

Eritrea is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more please read Eritrea 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 Eritrea. To learn more please read Who Can Adopt from Eritrea.


Who Can Be Adopted

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


How to Adopt

The Process

The process for adopting a child from Eritrea 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. Adopt [or obtain custody of] the child in Eritrea
  5. Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
  6. Bring your child home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Eritrea.


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:


Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons

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 Eritrea

179 Alaa Street P.O. Box 211 Asmara, Eritrea Tel: (291)(1) 12-00-04 Fax: (291)(1) 12-75-84 Email: ConsularAsmara@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Eritrea


Eritrea’s Adoption Authority

Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare P. O. Box 5252 Asmara, Eritrea Tel: (291) 1-151846


Embassy of Eritrea

1708 New Hampshire Ave, NW Washington, DC 20009 Tel: (202) 319-1991 Fax: (202) 319-1304 Email: girma@embassyeritrea.org Internet: Embassy of Eritrea


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

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=eritrea