Adopting from Bahrain
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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About Bahrain
In 1783, the Sunni Al-Khalifa family took power in Bahrain. In order to secure these holdings, it entered into a series of treaties with the UK during the 19th century that made Bahrain a British protectorate. To learn more, read About Bahrain.
Hague Convention Information
Bahrain 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 Bahrain did not change. To learn more, read about Bahrain and the Hague Convention.
Who Can Adopt
There have been no recorded adoptions for Bahrain.
Who Can Be Adopted
There have been no recorded adoptions for Bahrain.
How to Adopt
There have been no recorded adoptions for Bahrain.
After Adoption
There have been no recorded adoptions for Bahrain.
SOURCE
Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]