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The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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.

About Brunei

The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. To learn more, read About Brunei.

Hague Convention Information

Brunei 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). To learn more, read about Brunei and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

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Residency

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Age of Adopting Parents

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Marriage

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Income

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Other

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Who Can Be Adopted

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How to Adopt

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Adoption Authority

Community Development Department

Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Simpang 336-17, Jalan Kebangsaan Bandar Seri Begawan, BB 4310 Brunei Darussalam.

Helpline 141 Telephone: +673.238.0664 / 0667 / 0678 Email: info@japem.gov.bn Website: [1]

Contact: Hajah Noridah binti Abdul Hamid Acting Deputy Director

Hajah Siti Aynah binti Haji Md Yaakub Acting Assistant Director

The Process

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Traveling Abroad

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After Adoption

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SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[2]

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+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/bx-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bx-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Brunei.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bx-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/bx_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Brunei.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/bx_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Sultan_Omar_Ali_Saifuddin_Mosque_02.jpg/800px-Sultan_Omar_Ali_Saifuddin_Mosque_02.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Brunei.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Sultan_Omar_Ali_Saifuddin_Mosque_02.jpg/800px-Sultan_Omar_Ali_Saifuddin_Mosque_02.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/bx/images/BX_007.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Brunei'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/bx/images/BX_007.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''[[Brunei]]'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/bx/images/BX_002.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Brunei.'''<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]].'''
-'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
+=About Brunei=
+The Sultanate of [[Brunei]]'s influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern [[Philippines]]. [[Brunei]] subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy.  To learn more, read [[About Brunei]].
 =Hague Convention Information=
-Brunei is not 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 adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations], Section  204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F).
+[[Brunei]] is not 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 adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations], Section  204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F).  To learn more, read about [[Brunei and the Hague Convention]].
-Adoptions from Brunei are rare; fewer than five adoptions by U.S. citizen parents have taken place over the last decade.  Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of Brunei.  U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from Brunei should contact the [[adoption]] authority of Brunei to inquire about applicable laws and procedures.  U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in Brunei who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Brunei’s [[adoption]] authority.  See contact information below.
-Under Bruneian law, only Muslims can [[adopt]] a Muslim-born child; when a Muslim applicant adopts a non-Muslim-born child, the child is considered Muslim.  A non-Muslim can [[adopt]] only a non-Muslim-born child and cannot [[adopt]] a child whose parents are unknown.  A married couple seeking to [[adopt]] a child – defined as under 18 years of age – must have a stable economic background and each prospective [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]] in the couple must be at least 25 years old and at least 18 years older than the child (if Muslim) or at least 21 years older than the child (if non-Muslim).  If the applicant is a single male, he can [[adopt]] only a male child and must meet the other requirements; if the applicant is a single female, she can [[adopt]] a child of any gender provided she meets the other requirements.
-Applications by Muslims are processed through shariah courts and, by non-Muslims, through civil courts.
-Once the [[adoption]] becomes final, no post-[[adoption]] reporting is required.
-'''''Please note that in order for a child to meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of orphan] under U.S. immigration law, a Form [[I-600]] petition must be filed while the child is under the age of 16 (or under the age of 18 if [[adopted]], or to be [[adopted]], together with a sibling under the age of 16).'''''
-Please visit the Department of State’s [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for more information on travelling to Brunei and U.S. Embassy Brunei’s [http://brunei.usembassy.gov/ website] for information on consular services.
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 Simpang 336-17, Jalan Kebangsaan
 Bandar Seri Begawan, BB 4310
-Brunei Darussalam.
+[[Brunei]] Darussalam.

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