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Austria 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 Austria and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.  
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Austria is not considered a country of origin in intercountry adoption. The information provided is intended primarily to assist in extremely rare adoption cases from Austria, including adoptions of Austrian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by Americans living in Austria.
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=Who Can Adopt=
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Adoption between the United States and Austria is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Austria, you must first 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). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php Learn more].  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Mariahilferstrasse1.jpg/800px-Mariahilferstrasse1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Mariahilferstrasse shopping area in Vienna.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Austria also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:  
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{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6495169775_f1372e4bda_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''St. Charles Church, Vienna.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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The adoptive parents need to be legal residents of Austria.  
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{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3012/3029952919_2a50a46f1a_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Vienna Opera House.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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'''Notice: As of J
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The adopting father must be at least 30 years old and the adopting mother 28 years old. The prospective adoptive parent must be 18 years older than the adoptee, with limited exceptions. There is no maximum age limit.  
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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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The Austrian government prefers that the prospective adoptive parents be married, although the law does not officially specify this. If married, the couple must apply jointly. If not married, only one prospective adoptive parent may apply.
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=About Austria=
  
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==Income==
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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, [[Austria]] was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by [[Nazi Germany]] in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, [[Austria]]'s status remained unclear for a decade.  To learn more, read [[About Austria]].
  
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==Other==
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=Hague Convention Information=
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[[Austria]] 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 [[Austria]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more, read about [[Austria and the Hague Convention]].
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=Who Can Adopt=
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[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[Austria]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[Austria]], you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. To learn more, read about [[Who Can Adopt from Austria]].
  
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If the adoptive parents already have children of their own (either biological or adopted), they may have less of a chance to adopt. The adoptive parents must also meet certain personal, social, health, and economic conditions determined by the local youth welfare authority,. If they are found to be suitable an extensive home study is prepared by their social workers. In some Austrian Provinces it is obligatory for prospective adoptive parents to attend a training seminar. Finally, the adoptive parents must have no criminal record.
 
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
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Because [[Austria]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Austria]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Convention requires that [[Austria]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. For more information, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Austria]].
  
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
=How to Adopt=
  
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The Bundesministerium für Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice) in Vienna is the federal Central Authority for [[adoption]] in [[Austria]]. However, the local [[adoption]] authorities in the various provinces are responsible for setting and administering [[adoption]] [[policies]] and procedures. See Contact Information for the provincial [[adoption]] authorities in the nine provinces, including the City of Vienna.  For more information, read about [[How to Adopt from Austria]].
  
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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 [[Austria]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more, read about [[Traveling Abroad in Austria]].
  
  
 
=After Adoption=
 
=After Adoption=
  
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'''What does [[Austria]] require of the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] after the [[adoption]]?'''
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Post-[[adoption]] services are provided by the youth welfare authorities. If requested by states of origin post-[[adoption]] reports can be made a [[Social Worker|social worker]] or by a private organisation entrusted to do so by the competent youth welfare authority.
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We strongly urge you to comply with the wish of the country of origin and complete all 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 American parents.
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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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[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 [[Austria]]'''
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Address: Boltzmanngasse 16
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A-1090 Vienna
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Tel.: (+43-1) 31339-0
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Fax: (+43-1) 310 06 82
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E-mail: embassy@usembassy.at
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Internet: [http://www.usembassy.at/en/ U.S. Embassy Austria]
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'''[[Austria]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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''For the Federal Government:''
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Bundesministerium für Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice)
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Abteilung I 10
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Postfach 63
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1016 WIEN
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Telephone number: +43 (1) 52152 2731
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telefax number: +43 (1) 52152 2829
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e-mail: robert.fucik@bmj.gv.at
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''For the State of Burgenland:’’
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Burgenländische Landesregierung
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Abteilung 6 - Soziales
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Landhaus
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Europaplatz 1
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7001 EISENSTADT
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Telephone number: +43 (2682) 600 2330 or 600 2325
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telefax number: +43 (2682) 600 2865
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E-mail: post.soziales@bgld.gv.at
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''For the State of Carynthia:''
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Kärntner Landesregierung
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Abteilung 13 - Soziales, Jugend, Familie und Frau
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Völkermarkt Ring 31
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9021 KLAGENFURT
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Telephone number: +43 (463) 5363 1301
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telefax number: +43 (463) 5364 1300
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e-mail: post.abt13@ktn.gv.at
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''For the State of Lower [[Austria]]:''
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Niederösterreichische Landesregierung
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Abteilung GS 6
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Landhausplatz 1, Haus 14
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3109 ST. PÖLTEN
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Telephone number: +43 (2742) 9005 16371 or 16412
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telefax number: +43 (2742) 9005 16120
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e-mail: post.gs6@noel.gv.at
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''For the State of Upper [[Austria]]:''
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Land Oberösterreich
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Abteilung Jugendwohlfahrt
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Bahnhofsplatz 1
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4020 LINZ
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Telephone number: +43 (732) 7720 15214 or 14962
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telefax number: +43 (732) 7720 15328
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e-mail: jw.post@ooe.gv.at
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''For the State of Salzburg:''
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Salzburger Landesregierung
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Abteilung 3 - Soziales
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Fanny-von-Lehnert-Strasse 1
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Postfach 527
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5010 SALZBURG
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Telephone number: +43 (662) 8042 3578
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telefax number: +43 (662) 8042 3883
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e-mail: soziales@salzburg.gv.at
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''For the State of Styria:''
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Steiermärkische Landesregierung
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Referat Jugendwohlfahrt
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Körblergasse 110
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8010 GRAZ
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Telephone number: +43 (316) 877 3090
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telefax number: +43 (316) 877 5457
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e-mail: bettina.strasser@stmk.gv.at
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''For the State of Tyrol:''
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Tiroler Landesregierung
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Abteilung Jugendwohlfahrt
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Wilhelm Greil Strasse 25
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6020 INNSBRUCK
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Telephone number: +43 (512) 508 2642
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telefax number: +43 (512) 508 2645
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e-mail: juwo@tirol.gv.at
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''For the State of Vorarlberg:''
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Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung
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Abteilung Gesellschaft und Soziales - IVa
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Landhaus
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6901 BREGENZ
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Telephone number: +43 (5574) 5112 4119
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telefax number: +43 (5574) 5112 4195
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e-mail: werner.grabher2@vorarlberg.at
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''For the State of Vienna:''
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Wiener Landesregierung
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Magistratsabteilung 11
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Referat für Adoptiv- und Pflegekinder -
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Dezernat II
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Lustkandlgasse 50
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1090 WIEN
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Telephone number: +43 (1) 4000 90770
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telefax number: +43 (1) 4000 99 90770
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e-mail: rem-rap@m11.magwien.gv.at
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'''Embassy of [[Austria]]'''
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Austrian Embassy
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Address: 3524 [[International]] Court, [[Washington]] D.C. 20008
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Tel: 202-895-6711
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Fax: 202-895-6773
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Internet: [http://www.austria.org/ Austrian Embassy]
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[[Austria]] also has consulates in: Chicago, Los Angeles, and [[New York]].
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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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[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==
 
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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=austria
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 04:14, 17 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

View from the north tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Hallstatt.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The Mariahilferstrasse shopping area in Vienna.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

View from Monk Hill in Salzburg
Source: Wikipedia.org

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Source: flickr.com.

St. Charles Church, Vienna.
Source: flickr.com.

Vienna Opera House.
Source: flickr.com.

Notice: As of J uly 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 Austria

Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria's status remained unclear for a decade. To learn more, read About Austria.


Hague Convention Information

Austria 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 Austria and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more, read about Austria and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

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


Who Can Be Adopted

Because Austria is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Austria must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Austria attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. For more information, read about Who Can Be Adopted from Austria.


How to Adopt

The Bundesministerium für Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice) in Vienna is the federal Central Authority for adoption in Austria. However, the local adoption authorities in the various provinces are responsible for setting and administering adoption policies and procedures. See Contact Information for the provincial adoption authorities in the nine provinces, including the City of Vienna. For more information, read about How to Adopt from Austria.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport


A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Austria. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more, read about Traveling Abroad in Austria.


After Adoption

What does Austria require of the adoptive parents after the adoption?


Post-adoption services are provided by the youth welfare authorities. If requested by states of origin post-adoption reports can be made a social worker or by a private organisation entrusted to do so by the competent youth welfare authority.

We strongly urge you to comply with the wish of the country of origin and complete all 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 American parents.


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


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


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Austria

Address: Boltzmanngasse 16 A-1090 Vienna Tel.: (+43-1) 31339-0 Fax: (+43-1) 310 06 82 E-mail: embassy@usembassy.at Internet: U.S. Embassy Austria


Austria's Adoption Authority


For the Federal Government:

Bundesministerium für Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice) Abteilung I 10 Postfach 63 1016 WIEN Telephone number: +43 (1) 52152 2731 telefax number: +43 (1) 52152 2829 e-mail: robert.fucik@bmj.gv.at


For the State of Burgenland:’’

Burgenländische Landesregierung Abteilung 6 - Soziales Landhaus Europaplatz 1 7001 EISENSTADT Telephone number: +43 (2682) 600 2330 or 600 2325 telefax number: +43 (2682) 600 2865 E-mail: post.soziales@bgld.gv.at


For the State of Carynthia:

Kärntner Landesregierung Abteilung 13 - Soziales, Jugend, Familie und Frau Völkermarkt Ring 31 9021 KLAGENFURT Telephone number: +43 (463) 5363 1301 telefax number: +43 (463) 5364 1300 e-mail: post.abt13@ktn.gv.at


For the State of Lower Austria:

Niederösterreichische Landesregierung Abteilung GS 6 Landhausplatz 1, Haus 14 3109 ST. PÖLTEN Telephone number: +43 (2742) 9005 16371 or 16412 telefax number: +43 (2742) 9005 16120 e-mail: post.gs6@noel.gv.at


For the State of Upper Austria:

Land Oberösterreich Abteilung Jugendwohlfahrt Bahnhofsplatz 1 4020 LINZ Telephone number: +43 (732) 7720 15214 or 14962 telefax number: +43 (732) 7720 15328 e-mail: jw.post@ooe.gv.at


For the State of Salzburg:

Salzburger Landesregierung Abteilung 3 - Soziales Fanny-von-Lehnert-Strasse 1 Postfach 527 5010 SALZBURG Telephone number: +43 (662) 8042 3578 telefax number: +43 (662) 8042 3883 e-mail: soziales@salzburg.gv.at


For the State of Styria:

Steiermärkische Landesregierung Referat Jugendwohlfahrt Körblergasse 110 8010 GRAZ Telephone number: +43 (316) 877 3090 telefax number: +43 (316) 877 5457 e-mail: bettina.strasser@stmk.gv.at


For the State of Tyrol:

Tiroler Landesregierung Abteilung Jugendwohlfahrt Wilhelm Greil Strasse 25 6020 INNSBRUCK Telephone number: +43 (512) 508 2642 telefax number: +43 (512) 508 2645 e-mail: juwo@tirol.gv.at


For the State of Vorarlberg:

Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung Abteilung Gesellschaft und Soziales - IVa Landhaus 6901 BREGENZ Telephone number: +43 (5574) 5112 4119 telefax number: +43 (5574) 5112 4195 e-mail: werner.grabher2@vorarlberg.at


For the State of Vienna:

Wiener Landesregierung Magistratsabteilung 11 Referat für Adoptiv- und Pflegekinder - Dezernat II Lustkandlgasse 50 1090 WIEN Telephone number: +43 (1) 4000 90770 telefax number: +43 (1) 4000 99 90770 e-mail: rem-rap@m11.magwien.gv.at


Embassy of Austria

Austrian Embassy Address: 3524 International Court, Washington D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-895-6711 Fax: 202-895-6773 Internet: Austrian Embassy


Austria also has consulates in: Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.


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 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=austria