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Hungary 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]).  Intercountry [[adoption]] processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry [[Adoption]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Hungary.
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'''NOTE:'''  Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008.  Read about [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/transition.php Transition Cases].  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Coat_of_Arms_of_Hungary.svg/281px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Hungary.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<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/7/7b/Voivodina_Hungarians_national_costume_and_dance_6.jpg/582px-Voivodina_Hungarians_national_costume_and_dance_6.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Voivodina Hungarians (Kupusina and Doroslovo) national costume and dance.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/BudapestMontage.jpg/431px-BudapestMontage.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Collage of Budapest.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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To bring an adopted child to the United States from Hungary 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 [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php who can adopt] under U.S. immigration law.
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Additionally, a child must meet the [http://cfr.vlex.com/vid/204-301-definitions-286271915 definition of Convention adoptee] under U.S. law in order to immigrate to the United States on an IH-3 immigrant visa.
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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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=Who Can Adopt=
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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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In addition to the U.S. requirements, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] need to meet Hungary’s requirements to adopt a child from Hungary:
 
  
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==Residency==
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=About Hungary=
  
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There are no residency requirements for Hungary.
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[[Hungary]] became a Christian kingdom in A.D. 1000 and for many centuries served as a bulwark against Ottoman Turkish expansion in Europe. The kingdom eventually became part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. To learn more please read [[About Hungary]].
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
 
  
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According to Hungarian law, [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be at least 16 years older than their adoptive child, but no more than 45 years older.  The age difference is calculated based on the age of the younger [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]].  If the adoptive children are siblings, the age of the older sibling is taken into consideration.
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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==Marriage==
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[[Hungary]] 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]).  To learn more please read about [[Hungary and the Hague Convention]].
  
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Hungarian law allows single people to adopt.  However, Hungarian authorities may not encourage these adoptions based on the strongly held opinion that a child should be raised by a heterosexual and married couple.  According to information from the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources, adoptions are approved based on the submitted documents and a detailed study of the particular case.
 
  
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==Income==
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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There are no income requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] in Hungary; however, parents must submit proof of their income to the Ministry of Human resources.
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In addition to the U.S. requirements, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] need to meet [[Hungary]]’s requirements to [[adopt]] a child from [[Hungary]].  To learn more please read [[Who Can Adopt from Hungary]].
  
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==Other==
 
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Hungarian law requires both [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to meet the child prior to the [[adoption]].
 
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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Because Hungary is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from Hungary must meet the requirements of the Convention to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the [[adoption]] may take place only if the competent authorities of Hungary have determined that placement of the child within Hungary has been given due consideration, and that an intercountry [[adoption]] is in the child’s best interests.  In addition to Hungarian requirements, a child must meet the definition of Convention [[adoptee]] to be eligible for an immigrant visa that will allow you to bring him or her to the United States.
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Because [[Hungary]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Hungary]] must meet the requirements of the Convention to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Hungary]].
  
  
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'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
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=How to Adopt=
  
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'''WARNING:''' [[Hungary]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention.  Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in [[Hungary]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case.  Read on for more information.
  
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'''[[Relinquishment]]:''' According to Hungarian Family Law, only children whose parents are deceased, have abandoned their children, or who have had their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] terminated by the Hungarian Government may be adopted.
 
  
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'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  There are no age requirements for adoptive children.
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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'''Sibling Adoptions:'''  Hungarian [[adoption]] authorities try to place siblings together if they determine that it is in the best interest of the siblings.
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'''Hungarian [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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'''[[Special Needs]] or Medical Conditions:'''  Some of the children adopted from Hungary are children with [[Special Needs|special needs]] or they may have minor, correctable medical conditions.
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Ministry of Human Resources, Department of Protection and [[Guardianship]] of Children (Emberi Erőforrások Minisztériuma, Gyermekvédelmi és Gyámügyi Föosztály).
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1054 Budapest
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Akadémia u. 3.
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Tel: 011-36-1-795-3153
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Internet: [http://emmi.gov.hu Hungarian Adoption Authority]
  
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'''Waiting Period or [[Foster Care]]:'''  There is no waiting period. Children on the registry list are available for [[adoption]] and may be matched with their future [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] without any mandatory waiting period or transition through [[Foster Care|foster care]].
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==The Process==
  
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=How to Adopt=
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Because [[Hungary]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Hungary]] 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.  Adoptions completed out of order may result in the child not being eligible for an immigrant visa to the United States.
  
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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# Choose a U.S. accredited or approved [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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# Be matched with a child by authorities in [[Hungary]]
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# Apply to USCIS for the child to be found eligible for immigration to the United States and receive U.S. agreement to proceed with the [[adoption]]
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[Hungary]]
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# Obtain a U.S. immigrant visa for your child and bring your child home
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Hungary]].
  
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==The Process==
 
  
 
=Traveling Abroad=
 
=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 [[Hungary]]. 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 Hungary]].
  
  
 
=After Adoption=
 
=After Adoption=
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'''Post-[[Adoption]]/Post-Placement Reporting Requirements'''
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We strongly urge you to comply with [[Hungary]]’s post-[[adoption]] requirements in a timely manner. Your [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] may be able to help you with this process.  Your cooperation will contribute to that country’s history of positive experiences with U.S. citizen parents.  Hungarian authorities require two post-placement reports: after two months and after one year of the [[adoption]].  Parents should make the reports as detailed as they can and include family photos.
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'''Post-[[Adoption]] Resources'''
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]].  There are many public and private nonprofit post-[[adoption]] services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and [[adoptee]] [[organizations]] active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin.  Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is 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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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for adopting Persons]
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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 [[Hungary]]'''
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1054 Budapest
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Szabadsag ter 12.
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[[Hungary]]
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Tel: 011-36-1-475-4394
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Fax: 011-36-1-475-4188
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Email: iv.budapest@state.gov
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Internet: [http://hungary.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy Hungary]
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'''Hungarian [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Ministry of Human Resources, Department of Protection and [[Guardianship]] of Children (Emberi Erőforrások  Minisztériuma, Gyermekvédelmi és Gyámügyi Főosztály)
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1054 Budapest
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Akadémia u. 3.
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[[Hungary]]
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Tel: 011-36-1-795-3153
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Internet: [http://emmi.gov.hu Hungarian Adoption Authority]
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'''Embassy of [[Hungary]]'''
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3910 Shoemaker Street, N.W.
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20008
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Tel:  1-202-364-8218
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Fax: 1-202-966-8135
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Email: Consul.was@kum.hu 
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Internet: [https://washington.mfa.gov.hu/ Embassy of Hungary]
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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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Tel:  1-888-407-4747
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Email:  AdoptionUSCA@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:
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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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Internet:  [http://USCIS.gov USCIS]
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For questions about filing a Form I-800A or I-800 petition:
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National Benefits Center
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Tel:  1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
  
  
 
==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=[[hungary]]
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 14:39, 29 June 2021

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

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

Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Voivodina Hungarians (Kupusina and Doroslovo) national costume and dance.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Collage of Budapest.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Mount Bél Stone.
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 Hungary

Hungary became a Christian kingdom in A.D. 1000 and for many centuries served as a bulwark against Ottoman Turkish expansion in Europe. The kingdom eventually became part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. To learn more please read About Hungary.


Hague Convention Information

Hungary is 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 about Hungary and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

In addition to the U.S. requirements, prospective adoptive parents need to meet Hungary’s requirements to adopt a child from Hungary. To learn more please read Who Can Adopt from Hungary.


Who Can Be Adopted

Because Hungary is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Hungary must meet the requirements of the Convention to be eligible for adoption. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Hungary.


How to Adopt

WARNING: Hungary is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Hungary before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.


Adoption Authority

Hungarian Adoption Authority

Ministry of Human Resources, Department of Protection and Guardianship of Children (Emberi Erőforrások Minisztériuma, Gyermekvédelmi és Gyámügyi Föosztály). 1054 Budapest Akadémia u. 3. Tel: 011-36-1-795-3153 Internet: Hungarian Adoption Authority

The Process

Because Hungary is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Hungary 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. Adoptions completed out of order may result in the child not being eligible for an immigrant visa to the United States.


  1. Choose a U.S. accredited or approved adoption service provider
  2. Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to adopt
  3. Be matched with a child by authorities in Hungary
  4. Apply to USCIS for the child to be found eligible for immigration to the United States and receive U.S. agreement to proceed with the adoption
  5. Adopt the Child in Hungary
  6. Obtain a U.S. immigrant visa for your child and bring your child home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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


After Adoption

Post-Adoption/Post-Placement Reporting Requirements

We strongly urge you to comply with Hungary’s post-adoption requirements in a timely manner. Your adoption agency may be able to help you with this process. Your cooperation will contribute to that country’s history of positive experiences with U.S. citizen parents. Hungarian authorities require two post-placement reports: after two months and after one year of the adoption. Parents should make the reports as detailed as they can and include family photos.


Post-Adoption Resources

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. There are many public and private nonprofit post-adoption services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and adoptee organizations active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is 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 Groups for adopting Persons


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


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Hungary

1054 Budapest Szabadsag ter 12. Hungary Tel: 011-36-1-475-4394 Fax: 011-36-1-475-4188 Email: iv.budapest@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Hungary


Hungarian Adoption Authority

Ministry of Human Resources, Department of Protection and Guardianship of Children (Emberi Erőforrások Minisztériuma, Gyermekvédelmi és Gyámügyi Főosztály) 1054 Budapest Akadémia u. 3. Hungary Tel: 011-36-1-795-3153 Internet: Hungarian Adoption Authority


Embassy of Hungary

3910 Shoemaker Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 1-202-364-8218 Fax: 1-202-966-8135 Email: Consul.was@kum.hu Internet: Embassy of Hungary


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: AdoptionUSCA@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-800A or I-800 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=hungary