Adopting from Libya

The official flag of Libya.
Source: cia.gov.

Map of Libya.
Source: cia.gov.

Map of Libya.
Source: cia.gov.

Hague Convention Information

Libya 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 Libya did not change.

The Department of State does not maintain files on the adoption process in Libya because adoptions from Libya are rare; fewer than five adoptions by American citizen parents have taken place since 2000. Please visit the Department's Country Specific Information sheets for more information on travelling to Libya and the U.S. Embassy Tripoli website for information on consular services.

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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After Adoption

SOURCE

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