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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mv-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Maldives.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mv-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/mv-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Maldives.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/mv-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6e/Maldives-beach.jpg/800px-Maldives-beach.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''White sandy beaches in Maldives.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6e/Maldives-beach.jpg/800px-Maldives-beach.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''White sandy beaches in [[Maldives]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Male_maldives_skyline.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Colorful skyline of Male, capital of Maldives.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Male_maldives_skyline.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Colorful skyline of Male.'''<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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=Hague Convention Information=
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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 Republic of the Maldives (Maldives) 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)].
 
  
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=About Maldives=
  
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Maldivian law and Islamic Shari’a law, upon which Maldivian family law is largely based, does not allow the [[adoption]] of Maldivian children in Maldives. Maldivian law recognizes only long term guardianship as an alternative to [[adoption]], and this arrangement is only available to Maldivian nationals.  According to Maldivian law, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who are non-Muslim may not be appointed guardians of Muslim children. Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should refer to our information sheet on [[Adoption]] of Children from Countries in which Islamic Shari'a Law is observed for more information.
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A sultanate since the 12th century, the [[Maldives]] became a British protectorate in 1887. It became a republic in 1968, three years after independence. President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM dominated the islands' political scene for 30 years, elected to six successive terms by single-party referendums. Following political demonstrations in the capital Male in August 2003, the president and his government pledged to embark upon a process of liberalization and democratic reforms, including a more representative political [[system]] and expanded political freedoms. To learn more please read [[About Maldives]].
  
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The Maldivian government is currently considering significant revisions to its laws governing the guardianship of minors. U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in Maldives who wish to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should contact Maldives [[adoption]] authority, the Ministry of Gender, Family and Human Rights (see contact information below).
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The Republic of the [[Maldives]] ([[Maldives]]) 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 please read about [[Maldives and the Hague Convention]].
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Please visit the Department’s [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] sheets for more information on travelling to Maldives and the [http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Sri Lanka & Maldives website] for information on consular services.
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Caution:  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|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|birth parent]](s) have rarely relinquished their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] or consented to their child(ren)’s [[adoption]].
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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 Maldives and the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, [[Sri Lanka]]’s website for information on consular services.
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'''MALDIVE'S [[Adoption|ADOPTION]] AUTHORITY:'''
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Ministry of Gender, Family and Human Rights
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==Residency==
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'''The Republic of the Maldives [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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'''The Republic of the [[Maldives]] [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
 
Ministry of Gender, Family and Human Rights
 
Ministry of Gender, Family and Human Rights
 
Huravee Building, 1st Floor
 
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Male, Maldives
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Male, [[Maldives]]
 
Tel:  +9603013008
 
Tel:  +9603013008
 
Fax:  9603013018
 
Fax:  9603013018

Revision as of 01:36, 16 February 2015

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

White sandy beaches in .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Colorful skyline of Male.
Source: Wikipedia.org.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.


About Maldives

A sultanate since the 12th century, the Maldives became a British protectorate in 1887. It became a republic in 1968, three years after independence. President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM dominated the islands' political scene for 30 years, elected to six successive terms by single-party referendums. Following political demonstrations in the capital Male in August 2003, the president and his government pledged to embark upon a process of liberalization and democratic reforms, including a more representative political system and expanded political freedoms. To learn more please read About Maldives.

Hague Convention Information

The Republic of the Maldives (Maldives) 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 please read about Maldives and the Hague Convention.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka

210, Galle Road Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Tel: +94-1-2498500 Fax: +94-1-2437345 Email: consularcolombo@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Sri Lanka


The Republic of the Maldives Adoption Authority

Ministry of Gender, Family and Human Rights Huravee Building, 1st Floor Male, Maldives Tel: +9603013008 Fax: 9603013018 Email: info@mgfhr.gov.mv


Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States

Embassy of Sri Lanka 2148 Wyoming Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: (202) 483-4026/ 28 Fax: (202) 232-7181 Email: slembassy@slembassyusa.org Internet: Embassy of Sri Lanka


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]