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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/bm_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Burma.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} | {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/bm_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Burma.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} | ||
| + | '''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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| − | Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of Burma. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from Burma should contact the [[adoption]] authority of Burma to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in Burma who would like to adopt a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Burma’s [[adoption]] authority. See contact information below. | + | Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of Burma. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from Burma should contact the [[adoption]] authority of Burma to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in Burma who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Burma’s [[adoption]] authority. See contact information below. |
| − | '''''Burmese law does not allow non-Burmese nationals to adopt or have [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of Burmese children. The Kittima [[Adoption]] Act of 1941, which is still in force, restricts the right to adopt to Burmese citizens who are Buddhist. The Government of Burma does not recognize dual citizenship.''''' | + | '''''Burmese law does not allow non-Burmese nationals to [[adopt]] or have [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of Burmese children. The Kittima [[Adoption]] Act of 1941, which is still in force, restricts the right to [[adopt]] to Burmese citizens who are Buddhist. The Government of Burma does not recognize dual citizenship.''''' |
Revision as of 23:39, 22 April 2014
Source: cia.gov.
Source: cia.gov.
Source: cia.gov.
Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.
Contents
Hague Convention Information
Burma is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F).
Below is the limited adoption information that the Department has obtained from the adoption authority of Burma. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from Burma should contact the adoption authority of Burma to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parents living in Burma who would like to adopt a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Burma’s adoption authority. See contact information below.
Burmese law does not allow non-Burmese nationals to adopt or have legal custody of Burmese children. The Kittima Adoption Act of 1941, which is still in force, restricts the right to adopt to Burmese citizens who are Buddhist. The Government of Burma does not recognize dual citizenship.
Caution: Prospective adoptive parents should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children’s homes are adoptable. In many countries, birth parents place their child(ren) temporarily in an orphanage or children’s home due to financial or other hardship, intending that the child return home when this becomes possible. In such cases, the birth parent(s) have rarely relinquished their parental rights or consented to their child(ren)’s adoption.
Please visit the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to Burma and the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon’s website for information on consular services.
Who Can Adopt
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Who Can Be Adopted
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How to Adopt
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Adoption Authority
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The Process
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Traveling Abroad
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After Adoption
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Contact Information
BURMA'S ADOPTION AUTHORITY:
Director General Union Attorney General Office Building 25 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar Tel: +95 67 404 097 Fax: +95 67 404 106
SOURCE
Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]