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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mp-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Mauritius.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mp-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/mp-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Mauritius.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/mp-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Mauritius_beach.png|410x579px|thumb|'''A beach in Mauritius.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Mauritius_beach.png|410x579px|thumb|'''A beach.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Port_Louis%2C_Mauritius_at_night.jpg/800px-Port_Louis%2C_Mauritius_at_night.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Port Louis, capital city of Mauritius.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Port_Louis%2C_Mauritius_at_night.jpg/800px-Port_Louis%2C_Mauritius_at_night.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Port Louis, capital city of [[Mauritius]].'''<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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=Hague Convention Information=
 
  
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Mauritius 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]).  Intercountry [[adoption]] processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry [[Adoption]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Mauritius.
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=About Mauritius=
  
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Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, [[Mauritius]] was first explored by the Portuguese in the 16th century and subsequently settled by the Dutch - who named it in honor of Prince Maurits van NASSAU - in the 17th century. The French assumed control in 1715, developing the island into an important naval base overseeing Indian Ocean trade, and establishing a plantation economy of sugar cane. To learn more please read [[About Mauritius]].
  
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Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of Mauritius.  U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from Mauritius should contact the Central Authority of Mauritius to inquire about applicable laws and procedures.  U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in Mauritius who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Mauritius’ Central Authority.  See contact information below.
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The Convention entered into force with respect to Mauritius in January 1999.  However, the Government of Mauritius has informed the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis that it is in the process of amending its laws in order to fully implement the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention.  The Department will be gathering information on how these changes will impact intercountry adoptions between the United States and Mauritius.  U.S. prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who wish to [[adopt]] from Mauritius may encounter delays during this transition.
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Please visit the Department’s [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for more information on travelling to Mauritius and the [http://mauritius.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy in Port Louis’ website] for information on consular services.
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=Who Can Adopt=
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[[Mauritius]] 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]).  Intercountry [[adoption]] processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing [[legislation]], the Intercountry [[Adoption]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing [[legislation]] and regulations of [[Mauritius]]. To learn more please read about [[Mauritius and the Hague Convention]].
  
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'''Mauritius’ [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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'''[[Mauritius]]’ [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
 
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National [[Adoption]] Council

Revision as of 23:11, 18 February 2015

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

A beach.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Port Louis, capital city of .
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 Mauritius

Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in the 16th century and subsequently settled by the Dutch - who named it in honor of Prince Maurits van NASSAU - in the 17th century. The French assumed control in 1715, developing the island into an important naval base overseeing Indian Ocean trade, and establishing a plantation economy of sugar cane. To learn more please read About Mauritius.

Hague Convention Information

Mauritius is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Mauritius. To learn more please read about Mauritius and the Hague Convention.


Contact Information

Mauritius’ Adoption Authority

National Adoption Council Address: New Government Center, Port Louis Tel: +230 201 3549 Email: pmo@mail.gov.mu

SOURCE

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