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The official flag
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Map
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The official emblem
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Wat Chaiwatthanaram
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Road number 1256 snaking on top of the mountain ridge towards Doi Phu Kha National Park
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School children
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A group of Thai children.
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Bangkok
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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
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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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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 Thailand

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US treaty ally in 1954 after sending troops to Korea and later fighting alongside the United States in Vietnam. To learn more please read About Thailand.

Thailand Adoption Alert

There have been adoption alerts over the years for Thailand. To learn more please read the Thailand Adoption Alert page.

Hague Convention Information

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

Who Can Adopt

In addition to the U.S. requirements, Thailand obliges prospective adoptive parents to meet multiple requirements in order to adopt a child from Thailand. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Thailand.

Who Can Be Adopted

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

How to Adopt

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

Adoption Authority

Thailand’s Adoption Authority

Child Adoption Center (CAC), Department of Social Development and Welfare (DSDW)

In addition, four non-governmental organizations are licensed to work with the CAC in cases where a child is to be placed abroad. Contact information for each organization is available in the “Contact Information” section.

Friends for All Children
Holt Sahathai Foundation
Thai Red Cross Foundation
The Pattaya Orphanage

NOTE: If any of the following occurred prior to April 1, 2008 (the date on which the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force with respect to the United States), the Hague Adoption Convention may not apply to your adoption: 1) you filed a Form I-600A identifying Thailand as the country where you intended to adopt; 2) you filed a Form I-600; or, 3) the adoption was completed. Under these circumstances, your adopted child’s visa application could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. For more information, read about Transition Cases.

The Process

Because Thailand is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Thailand 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 not confer immigration benefits on the adopted child (i.e. it is possible the child would not qualify for an immigrant visa if adopted out of order).

Choose a U.S. accredited or approved adoption service provider
Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to adopt
Be matched with a child by authorities in Thailand
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
Adopt or gain legal custody of child in Thailand
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 Thailand.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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

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

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=thailand

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+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Nan_z_doi_phuka_2006_1003.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Road number 1256 snaking on top of the mountain ridge towards Doi Phu Kha National Park'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Haiti]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Thai_Students.jpg/800px-Thai_Students.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''School children'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Haiti]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2799/4320259625_1da98ecc77.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A group of Thai children.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Pathum_Wan_District%2C_Bangkok_2013.jpg/800px-Pathum_Wan_District%2C_Bangkok_2013.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bangkok'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Wat_Phra_Sri_Rattana_Satsadaram_07.jpg/800px-Wat_Phra_Sri_Rattana_Satsadaram_07.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' The Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Phra Nakhon, Bangkok'''<BR/>Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Haiti]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3272/2994542311_16e6b45a76.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-=Hague Convention Information=
+'''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.
-=Who Can Adopt=
+=About Thailand=
-==Residency==
+A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, [[Thailand]] is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with [[Japan]] during World War II, [[Thailand]] became a US treaty ally in 1954 after sending troops to Korea and later fighting alongside the United States in [[Vietnam]]. To learn more please read [[About Thailand]].
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
-==Marriage==
+=Thailand Adoption Alert=
-==Income==
+There have been [[adoption]] alerts over the years for [[Thailand]]. To learn more please read the [[Thailand Adoption Alert]] page.
-==Other==
+=Hague Convention Information=
+[[Thailand]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]](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 [[Thailand]]. To learn more please read about [[Thailand and the Hague Convention]].
+=Who Can Adopt=
+In addition to the U.S. requirements, [[Thailand]] obliges prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Thailand]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Thailand]].
 =Who Can Be Adopted=
+Because [[Thailand]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Thailand]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Thailand]].
 =How to Adopt=
+'''WARNING:'''  [[Thailand]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention.  Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in [[Thailand]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case.  Read on for more information.
-==    Adoption Authority==
+==Adoption Authority==
-==The Process==
+'''[[Thailand]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
+Child [[Adoption]] Center (CAC), Department of Social Development and Welfare (DSDW)
-=Traveling Abroad=
-'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
+In addition, four non-governmental [[organizations]] are licensed to work with the CAC in cases where a child is to be placed abroad.  Contact information for each organization is available in the “Contact Information” section.
-A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Thailand. 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.
+*Friends for All Children
+*Holt Sahathai Foundation
+*Thai Red Cross Foundation
+*The Pattaya Orphanage
-'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
-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 Thailand, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
+'''NOTE:'''  If any of the following occurred prior to April 1, 2008 (the date on which the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force with respect to the United States), the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention may not apply to your [[adoption]]: 1) you filed a Form [[I-600A]] identifying [[Thailand]] as the country where you intended to [[adopt]]; 2) you filed a Form [[I-600]]; or, 3) the [[adoption]] was completed.  Under these circumstances, your [[adopted]] child’s visa application could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions.  For more information, read about Transition Cases.
-'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
+==The Process==
-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.
+Because [[Thailand]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Thailand]] 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 not confer immigration benefits on the [[adopted]] child (i.e. it is possible the child would not qualify for an immigrant visa if [[adopted]] out of order).
-'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
+# Choose a U.S. accredited or approved [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
+# Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
+# Be matched with a child by authorities in [[Thailand]]
+# 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]]
+# [[Adopt]] or gain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of child in [[Thailand]]
+# 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 Thailand]].
+=Traveling Abroad=
+'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
+A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Thailand]]. 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 Thailand]].
-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 Thailand, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
 =After Adoption=
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 ==SOURCE==
-'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=thailand
 [[Category: International Adoption]]

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