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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/bp-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/bp-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/bp-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bp-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Coat_of_Arms_of_Solomon_Islands.svg/498px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Solomon_Islands.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms of the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Coat_of_Arms_of_Solomon_Islands.svg/498px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Solomon_Islands.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Solomon_Isles.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Aerial view of the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Solomon_Isles.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Aerial view of the islands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Fenualoa_Tuo_school_children.jpg/800px-Fenualoa_Tuo_school_children.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children outside Tuo school, Fenualoa, Reef Islands, Solomon Islands..'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Fenualoa_Tuo_school_children.jpg/800px-Fenualoa_Tuo_school_children.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children outside Tuo school, Fenualoa, Reef Islands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/9155411606_3c1e4e3e2b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children in the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/9155411606_3c1e4e3e2b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/24/Malaitan_Chief.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A Malaitan Chief in the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5344/9155803626_9ba38c2649.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Honiara_panorama.jpg/800px-Honiara_panorama.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Honiara, Solomon Islands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/9155104094_f0c3e0123c.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5344/9155803626_9ba38c2649.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sunrise on the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Solomons_01.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/9155104094_f0c3e0123c.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children on the Soloman Islands.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
 
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Solomons_01.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Child in a boat on the Soloman Islands.'''<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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'''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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Solomon Islands is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ( Hague Adoption Convention  ). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Solomon Islands did not change.
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=About Solomon Islands=
  
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The UK established a protectorate over the [[Solomon Islands]] in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society. In [[June]] 2003, then Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of [[Australia]] in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the [[Solomon Islands]] (RAMSI) has generally been effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.
  
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Solomon Islands law states that prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who wish to [[adopt]] a child from the Solomon Islands MUST be domiciled in the Solomon Islands at the time of the adoption.
 
  
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from Solomon Islands, you must be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more.  
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[[Solomon Islands]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ( Hague [[Adoption]] Convention  ). Therefore, when the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Solomon Islands]] did not change.  
  
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], Solomon Islands also has the following requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
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[[Solomon Islands]] law states that prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who wish to [[adopt]] a child from the [[Solomon Islands]] MUST be domiciled in the [[Solomon Islands]] at the time of the [[adoption]].
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be domiciled in the Solomon Islands for more than three months to be eligible to apply for adoption. The child has to have lived with the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] for three months before the adoption may be finalized.  
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from [[Solomon Islands]], you must be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Solomon Islands]].
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
 
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be 25 years of age or older (or 21 years or older, if related to the child).
 
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Although there are no income requirements, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must satisfy the Social Welfare Office of the Solomon Islands that they are financially secure.
 
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The Solomon Islands has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in the Solomon Islands unless he or she meets the requirements outlined below.  
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The [[Solomon Islands]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in the [[Solomon Islands]] unless he or she meets multiple requirements. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Solomon Islands]].
  
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In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.
 
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'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
 
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'''[[Relinquishment]] Requirements:''' The birth mother of the child must sign a consent form no earlier than six weeks after the child's birth allowing for adoption of the child.
 
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'''Age Requirements:''' Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] cannot apply to the court for an adoption order before the child has attained the age of six weeks.
 
  
 
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Solomon Islands]].
  
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The first step in adopting a child from Solomon Islands is usually to select a licensed agency in the United States that can help with your adoption. Adoption service providers must be licensed by the U.S. state in which they operate. Learn more about choosing the right [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]].
 
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There are no [[Adoption Agencies|adoption agencies]] in the Solomon Islands. However, American prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may still wish to enlist the services of an American [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] to assist them with the overall intercountry adoption process.
 
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To bring an [[adopted]] child from the Solomon Islands to the United States, you must apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]] (Form [[I-600A]]) by the U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn how.
 
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If you are eligible to [[adopt]], and a child is available for intercountry adoption, the central adoption authority in the Solomon Islands will provide you with a referral to a child. Each family must decide for itself whether or not it will be able to meet the needs of a particular child and provide a permanent family placement for the referred child. 
 
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The process for finalizing the adoption (or gaining [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]) in the Solomon Islands generally includes the following: ##ROLE OF THE ADOPTION AUTHORITY: Adoptions are processed through the High Court of the Solomon Islands based on an application prepared by the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] and a Home Study. The Home Study Report is prepared by the Social Welfare Department and is submitted to the High Court during the adoption application process.
 
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*'''ADOPTION APPLICATION:''' Applications for adoption are obtained from private attorneys in the Solomon Islands. The completed dossiers are then sent to the High Court with a notice to the Provincial Secretary.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must also submit to an interview with a Social Welfare Officer. The Social Welfare Office will perform a Home Study and a Home Study report will be submitted to the High Court. In addition, the birth mother of the child must sign a consent form no earlier than six weeks after the child's birth allowing for adoption of the child. The Social Welfare Office will obtain the birth mother's written [[Consent to Adopt|consent to adopt]].
 
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*'''ADOPTION FEES:''' American prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should expect to pay adoption-related fees of less than $300 to the Solomon Islands government. It may or may not be necessary for prospective parents to pay additional fees to lawyers, depending on the services rendered.
 
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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 Solomon Islands. 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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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Solomon Islands]]. 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 Solomon Islands]].
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'''U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby, [[Papua New Guinea]]'''
 
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The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, [[Papua New Guinea]], has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in the [[Solomon Islands]].  
  
  
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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=solomon_islands
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

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The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

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

Aerial view of the islands.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Children outside Tuo school, Fenualoa, Reef Islands.
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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 Solomon Islands

The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003, then Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of Australia in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has generally been effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.


Hague Convention Information

Solomon Islands is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ( Hague Adoption Convention ). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Solomon Islands did not change.


Solomon Islands law states that prospective adoptive parents who wish to adopt a child from the Solomon Islands MUST be domiciled in the Solomon Islands at the time of the adoption.

Who Can Adopt

To bring an adopted child to United States from Solomon Islands, you must be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Solomon Islands.


Who Can Be Adopted

The Solomon Islands has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot adopt a child in the Solomon Islands unless he or she meets multiple requirements. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Solomon Islands.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Solomon Islands Adoption Authority

High Court of the Solomon Islands


The Process

The process for adopting a child from the Solomon Islands 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 the Child (or Gain Legal Custody) in the Solomon Islands
  5. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
  6. Bring Your Child Home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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


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

U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Douglas Street, P.O. Box 1492, Port Moresby, N.C.D. 121, Papua New Guinea Tel: (675) 321-1455; Fax: (675) 321-1593. Email: ConsularPortMoresby@state.gov


The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, has responsibility for the well-being of U.S. citizens in the Solomon Islands.


Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations

800 Second Avenue, Suite 400L, New York, NY 10017-4709 Tel: (212) 599-6192/6193, Fax: (212) 661-8925


The Solomon Islands do not have an embassy in Washington, D.C.

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=solomon_islands