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Bhutan 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]). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Bhutan did not change.  
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'''''Effective January 1, 2012, the Government of Bhutan temporarily suspended all intercountry adoptions pending approval of the Child Protection Act of 2012. The Child Protection Act will clarify adoption procedures and help ensure the best interests of the child.  No timeline has been provided as to when the adoption bill will be passed.  Please monitor the [http://adoption.state.gov/ Adoption.state.gov] for additional developments.'''''
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Tashichoedzong-Bhutan-2001.JPG/600px-Tashichoedzong-Bhutan-2001.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''View of Tashichho Dzong, seat of the Bhutanese government since 1952.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/Bhutanese_people.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bhutanese people in national dress at the Wangdi Phodrang Festival.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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To bring an adopted child to United States from Bhutan, 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). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php Learn more].
 
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Bhutan also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:
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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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==Residency==
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
  
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There is no specific residency requirement but the prospective adoptive parents should meet the child before adoption.  The prospective adoptive parents have to be physically present at the time of the completion of the adoption.
 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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=About Bhutan=
  
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The age difference between the child and the prospective adoptive parents must be 25 years or more.  
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In 1865, Britain and [[Bhutan]] signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which [[Bhutan]] would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British [[India]]. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs, and [[Bhutan]] allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. Read more [[About Bhutan]].
  
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==Marriage==
 
  
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Married couple with a stable relationship, age, financial and health status with reasonable income to support the child should be evident in the Home Study Report. Single persons (including widowed and divorced persons) may not adopt.
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[[Bhutan]] 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]). Therefore, when the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Bhutan]] did not change.
  
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None.
 
  
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'''''Effective January 1, 2012, the Government of [[Bhutan]] temporarily suspended all intercountry adoptions pending approval of the Child Protection Act of 2012. The Child Protection Act will clarify [[adoption]] procedures and help ensure the best interests of the child.  No [[timeline]] has been provided as to when the [[adoption]] bill will be passed.  Please monitor the [http://adoption.state.gov/ Adoption.state.gov] for additional developments.'''''
  
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Bhutan does not permit same-sex couples to adopt.
 
  
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=Contact Information=
  
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A second adoption from Bhutan will be considered only when the legal adoption of the first child is completed.
 
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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'''U.S. Embassy in New Delhi'''
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American Embassy
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Shantipath, Chanakya Puri
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New Delhi – 110 021
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[[India|INDIA]]
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Telephone number: 091-011-24198000 or 24198062
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(this number is answered from 10AM to 12 Noon IST)
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Fax number: 091-011-24198407
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Email address:  ACSnd@state.gov – For American Citizens Services
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IVnd@state.gov – For Immigrant Visa Unit
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Website: [http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/visa_services.html U.S. Embassy New Delhi]
  
  
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Bhutan has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot adopt a child in Bhutan unless he or she meets the requirements outlined below.
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'''[[Bhutan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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The National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC)
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Post Box 556
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Thimpu, [[Bhutan|BHUTAN]]
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Tel:  00975-2-334549/334550
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Contacts: Rinchen Chopel, Executive Director
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E-mail: Rinchophel@gmail.com
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Pema Galmo, Assistant Program Officer 
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E-mail: Pgalmo@gmail.com
  
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In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.
 
  
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'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
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'''Consulate of [[Bhutan]]'''  
  
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[[Bhutan]] Consulate General
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2 U.N. Plaza, 27th Floor
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[[New York]], NY  10017
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Telephone: (212) 826-1919
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Fax: (212) 826-2998
  
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'''Relinquishment Requirements:''' A document with a legal stamp is required from the biological parents indicating that they have willingly relinquished their child for adoption.  Photo identification of the biological parents is also required.
 
  
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'''Abandonment Requirements:''' When the biological parents decide to relinquish their child up for adoption, they must first contact National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC).  If the child is not yet born or is newly born, the hospital will forward the information to NCWC. In both cases the biological parents' identification will be available with NCWC for adoption purposes.   As mentioned above the parents must provide a document with a legal stamp indicating that biological parents have willingly relinquishing the child for adoption. To date NCWC has not received a single case where the child has been abandon by the biological parents.
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State  
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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E-mail:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
  
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'''Age Requirements:''' According to the present established convention, a child must be below five years of age. However, the draft Children Adoption bill, expected to be passed into law shortly, will alter the age range when a child may be adopted.  Under the new law, children between the ages of 6 months and 18 years may be adopted. Children under the age of 6 months may not be adopted (Note: In order for a child to emigrate to the U.S. on an orphan immigrant visa, the prospective adoptive parents must file an I-600 application before a child reaches age 16.  The only exception is when a child over the age of sixteen and under the age of 18 is being adopted together with a sibling or siblings under the age of 16.)
 
  
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'''Sibling Requirements:''' No requirements.
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
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'''Requirements for Special Needs or Medical Conditions:''' Per NCWC if the child available for adoption is of special needs or has medical conditions, the NCWC and the court will verify if the prospective adoptive parents agree to the match and have arrangements in place to handle the special/medical needs of the child.
 
  
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'''Waiting Period:''' Per information given by National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC), there is no specific waiting period for adoption.  If the contracting parties (Biological parents and adoptive parent) agree and have met the requirements set forth by the law then the adoption will proceed to the court for an adoption order.
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=How to Adopt=
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=bhutan
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 01:59, 18 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The Dzong in the Paro Valley, built in 1646.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

View of Tashichho Dzong, seat of the Bhutanese government since 1952.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Bhutanese refugees of ethnic Nepalese descent.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Bhutanese people in national dress at the Wangdi Phodrang Festival.
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.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Bhutan

In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British India. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs, and Bhutan allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. Read more About Bhutan.


Hague Convention Information

Bhutan 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 Bhutan did not change.


Effective January 1, 2012, the Government of Bhutan temporarily suspended all intercountry adoptions pending approval of the Child Protection Act of 2012. The Child Protection Act will clarify adoption procedures and help ensure the best interests of the child. No timeline has been provided as to when the adoption bill will be passed. Please monitor the Adoption.state.gov for additional developments.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in New Delhi

American Embassy Shantipath, Chanakya Puri New Delhi – 110 021 INDIA Telephone number: 091-011-24198000 or 24198062 (this number is answered from 10AM to 12 Noon IST) Fax number: 091-011-24198407 Email address: ACSnd@state.gov – For American Citizens Services IVnd@state.gov – For Immigrant Visa Unit Website: U.S. Embassy New Delhi


Bhutan's Adoption Authority

The National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) Post Box 556 Thimpu, BHUTAN Tel: 00975-2-334549/334550 Contacts: Rinchen Chopel, Executive Director E-mail: Rinchophel@gmail.com Pema Galmo, Assistant Program Officer E-mail: Pgalmo@gmail.com


Consulate of Bhutan

Bhutan Consulate General 2 U.N. Plaza, 27th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 826-1919 Fax: (212) 826-2998


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=bhutan