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Adopting from Tanzania
Source: cia.gov.
Source: cia.gov.
Source: cia.gov.
Source: Wikipedia.org.
Source: Wikipedia.org.
Source: cia.gov.
Source: Wikipedia.org.
Source: cia.gov.
Source: Wikipedia.org.
Source: Wikipedia.org.
Contents
Hague Convention Information
Tanzania is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ( Hague Adoption Convention ). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Tanzania did not change.
In order to adopt a child from Tanzania, prospective adoptive parent(s) must be residents of Tanzania for at least three consecutive years. The Tanzanian Department of Social Welfare considers a person to be resident if that person holds a Resident Permit (Class A, B or C),a Dependent's Pass or an Exemption Permit and lives in Tanzania. This requirement is never waived.
Who Can Adopt
To bring an adopted child to United States from Tanzania, you must 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). Who Can Adopt.
In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Tanzania also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:
Residency
Prospective adoptive parent(s) must be residents of Tanzania in order to adopt a Tanzanian orphan. This requirement is waived only in cases where the applicant is a Tanzanian citizen residing abroad. Also, prospective adoptive parents need to continuously have the prospective adoptive child in their care for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the submission of application. Finally, prospective adoptive parents need to notify the Commissioner for Social Welfare of their intention to apply for an adoption order for the child at least three months before the date of the order.
Age of Adopting Parents
Under Tanzanian law, an applicant, or in the case of a joint application, one of the applicants, must have attained the age of 25 years and must be at least 21 years older than the child to be adopted. If the prospective adoptive parent is a relative of the child, he or she must be at least 25 years of age, but there is no requirement as to minimum age difference between the prospective adoptive parent and the child.
Marriage
Married couples are permitted to adopt in Tanzania. In case an application is lodged by one of the spouses, the other spouse must consent to the adoption. An adoption order cannot be made to authorize more than one person to adopt a child unless the applicants are husband and wife. A single woman, who is a citizen of Tanzania, may adopt. A male applicant can be granted an adoption order if the application is made in respect of his son, or the court is satisfied that special circumstances warrant the order.
Income
None.
Other
Prospective adoptive parents should not have a criminal record in their country of origin or any other country and should have a recommendation concerning his or her suitability to adopt a child from his country's social welfare officer or other competent authority of his or her permanent country of residence. Social Welfare Department (Tanzania) uses International Social Service (ISS) to conduct its vetting for aspiring adopting parents.
Who Can Be Adopted
How to Adopt
Adoption Authority
The Process
Traveling Abroad
Applying for Your U.S. Passport
A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Tanzania. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The Passport Application Wizard will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
Obtaining Your Visa
In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for Tanzania, see the Department of State's Country Specific Information.
Staying Safe on Your Trip
Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start. The Department of State provides Country Specific Information for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
Staying in Touch on Your Trip
When traveling during the adoption process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Tanzania, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
After Adoption
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
Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons
SOURCE
Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information