Latest revision as of 02:00, 18 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The official coat of arms.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Centro de la Paz.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Bolivian children playing tarka.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Festival in Sucre.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

El Alto Parade.
Source: flickr.com.

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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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 Bolivia

Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and countercoups. To learn more, read About Bolivia.

Bolivia Adoption Alert

There have been numerous adoption alerts posted for Bolivia. To learn more, read Bolivia Adoption Alert.

Hague Convention Information

Bolivia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all adoptions between Bolivia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. Read more about Bolivia and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and Bolivia is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Bolivia, you must first 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). To learn more, read about Who Can Adopt from Bolivia.

Who Can Be Adopted

Because Bolivia is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Bolivia must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Bolivia attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to Bolivia's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States. To learn more, read about Who Can Be Adopted from Bolivia

How to Adopt

Because Bolivia is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Bolivia must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your adoption meets all necessary legal requirements. Read about How to Adopt from Bolivia.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Bolivia. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Read more about Traveling Abroad in Bolivia

After Adoption

What does Bolivia require of the adoptive parents after the adoption?

We strongly urge you to comply with the wish of Bolivia and complete all post-adoption requirements in a timely manner. Your adoption agency may be able to help you with this process. Your cooperation will contribute to that country's history of positive experiences with American parents.

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 is a good place to start your support group search:

North American Council on Adoptable Children

NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Bolivia

American Embassy - Consular Section Avenida Arce 2780, between calles Cordero and Campos La Paz, Bolivia

Bolivia's Adoption Authority

Av. 16 de Julio #1219 La Paz, Bolivia Telephone: 591 - 2 - 212 4725; 591- 2 -212 4727 Email: vicejunite@alamo.entelnet.bo

Embassy of Bolivia in the United States

3014 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: (202) 483-4410

Bolivia also has Consulates General in Houston, Miami, New York, Oklahoma City and Seattle.

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=bolivia

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-=Hague Convention Information=
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+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bl-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-Bolivia 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]). Therefore all adoptions between Bolivia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/bl_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Coat_of_arms_of_Bolivia.svg/664px-Coat_of_arms_of_Bolivia.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-One of the requirements of the Convention is to have access to an authorized adoption agency in Bolivia to process inter-country adoptions. Unfortunately, to this date the Bolivian Government has not implemented regulations for international adoptions nor authorized any U.S. adoption agencies to operate in this country, making the process very difficult if not impossible. If your plan is to adopt a child and immediately go back to the U.S. you must meet all the requirements of the Convention.
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Centro_de_La_Paz_en_Bolivia.JPG/800px-Centro_de_La_Paz_en_Bolivia.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Centro de la Paz.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/Ni%C3%B1os_ejecutando_una_tarkeada.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bolivian children playing tarka.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-'''NOTE:''' Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/transition.php Learn more].
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Mujeres_aymara_con_siku_y_caja_-_flickr-photos-micahmacallen-85524669_%28CC-BY-SA%29.jpg/450px-Mujeres_aymara_con_siku_y_caja_-_flickr-photos-micahmacallen-85524669_%28CC-BY-SA%29.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Festival in Sucre.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-=Who Can Adopt=
+{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2620/4129154925_26da2b4378_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''El Alto Parade.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-Adoption between the United States and Bolivia is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Bolivia, you must first 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].
-In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Bolivia also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:
+'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
-==Residency==
+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.
-U.S. citizens must be legal residents of Bolivia in order to adopt in Bolivia.
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+=About Bolivia=
-Prospective adoptive parents must be between 25 to 50 years of age or 15 years older than the adopted child to adopt a child in Bolivia.
+[[Bolivia]], named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and countercoups.  To learn more, read [[About Bolivia]].
-==Marriage==
-Bolivia allows both married and single people to adopt.
+=Bolivia Adoption Alert=
-==Income==
+There have been numerous [[adoption]] alerts posted for [[Bolivia]].  To learn more, read [[Bolivia Adoption Alert]].
-N/A
-==Other==
+=Hague Convention Information=
+[[Bolivia]] 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]). Therefore all adoptions between [[Bolivia]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.  Read more about [[Bolivia and the Hague Convention]].
+=Who Can Adopt=
+[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[Bolivia]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[Bolivia]], you must first 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). To learn more, read about [[Who Can Adopt from Bolivia]].
-N/A
 =Who Can Be Adopted=
+Because [[Bolivia]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Bolivia]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Convention requires that [[Bolivia]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to [[Bolivia]]'s requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention [[adoptee]] for you to bring him or her back to the United States. To learn more, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Bolivia]]
 =How to Adopt=
+Because [[Bolivia]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Bolivia]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements. Read about [[How to Adopt from Bolivia]].
-==    Adoption Authority==
-==The Process==
 =Traveling Abroad=
+'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
+A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Bolivia]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Read more about [[Traveling Abroad in Bolivia]]
 =After Adoption=
+'''What does [[Bolivia]] require of the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] after the [[adoption]]?'''
+We strongly urge you to comply with the wish of [[Bolivia]] and complete all post-[[adoption]] requirements in a timely manner. Your [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] may be able to help you with this process. Your cooperation will contribute to that country's history of positive experiences with American parents.
+'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
+Many [[Adoptive Parents|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 is a good place to start your support group search:
+[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
+'''NOTE:''' Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
+=Contact Information=
+'''U.S. Embassy in [[Bolivia]]'''
+American Embassy - Consular Section
+Avenida Arce 2780, between calles Cordero and Campos
+La Paz, [[Bolivia]]
+'''[[Bolivia]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
+Av. 16 de Julio #1219
+La Paz, [[Bolivia]]
+Telephone: 591 - 2 - 212 4725; 591- 2 -212 4727
+Email: vicejunite@alamo.entelnet.bo
+'''Embassy of [[Bolivia]] in the United States'''
+[[Massachusetts]] Ave., N.W.
+[[Washington]], D.C. 20008
+Tel: (202) 483-4410
+[[Bolivia]] also has Consulates General in Houston, Miami, [[New York]], [[Oklahoma]] City and Seattle.
+'''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: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
+'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
+For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC).
+-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
 ==SOURCE==
-'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=bolivia
+[[Category: International Adoption]]

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