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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/cg-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/cg-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/cg-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/cg-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/cg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of the Democratic Republic o the Congo.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/cg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Coat_of_arms_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg/622px-Coat_of_arms_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Coat_of_arms_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg/622px-Coat_of_arms_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Basankusu_collecting_firewood_by_Francis_Hannaway.jpg/705px-Basankusu_collecting_firewood_by_Francis_Hannaway.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Collecting firewood in Basankusu'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Basankusu_collecting_firewood_by_Francis_Hannaway.jpg/705px-Basankusu_collecting_firewood_by_Francis_Hannaway.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Collecting firewood in Basankusu'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Epulu_Okapi_Reserve.jpg/800px-Epulu_Okapi_Reserve.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Epulu Okapi Reserve, [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Epulu_Okapi_Reserve.jpg/800px-Epulu_Okapi_Reserve.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Epulu Okapi Reserve.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8522469408_9a2bb7d421_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children in the Congo savanna.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com}}
 
{{#eimage:http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8522469408_9a2bb7d421_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children in the Congo savanna.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com}}
  
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Kongo_people2.jpg/800px-Kongo_people2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Women and children in Kinshasha, The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Kongo_people2.jpg/800px-Kongo_people2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Women and children in Kinshasha.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Refugees_in_Congo.jpeg/800px-Refugees_in_Congo.jpeg|410x579px|thumb|'''Refugees along the Congo River.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Refugees_in_Congo.jpeg/800px-Refugees_in_Congo.jpeg|410x579px|thumb|'''Refugees along the Congo River.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2003/1874048966_52858fa64d_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Pirogues on the Congo River.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2003/1874048966_52858fa64d_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Pirogues on the Congo River.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Nyiragongo2004.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mount Nyiragongo, The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Nyiragongo2004.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Mount Nyiragongo.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6168/6191490685_df6548b666_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bathing and washing in the Congo River.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6168/6191490685_df6548b666_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bathing and washing in the Congo River.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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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]].'''
 
'''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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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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=Congo Adoption Alert=
 
=Congo Adoption Alert=
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The Department of State issues [[Adoption]] Alerts to caution American citizens about adopting from a certain country.  To read about alerts pertaining to the Congo, please read [[Adoption Alert for Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
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=About the Democratic Republic of the Congo=
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Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the then-Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965 coup. To learn more, read [[About Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
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=National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo=
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"Debout Congolais" (Arise Congolese) is the [[National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|national anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It was first [[adopted]] in 1960[1] upon independence from [[Belgium]], but was replaced by La Zaïroise when Congo changed its name to Zaire in 1971. To learn more, read about the [[National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]].
  
The Department of State issues Adoption Alerts to caution American citizens about adopting from a certain country.  To read about alerts pertaining to the Congo, please read [[Adoption Alert for Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
 
  
 
=Hague Convention Information=
 
=Hague Convention Information=
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The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] 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]).  To learn more, read about [[The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Hague Convention]].
  
The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] 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]).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F).  To learn more, read about [[The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Hague Convention]].
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=Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet=
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Over 200 ethnic groups populate the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], of which the majority are Bantu peoples.  To learn more top facts about this country, read the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet]].
  
 
=Who Can Adopt=
 
=Who Can Adopt=
 
 
In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet numerous additional requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].  To learn more, read about [[Who Can Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
 
In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet numerous additional requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].  To learn more, read about [[Who Can Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
 
In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] has multiple specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]].  To learn more, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
 
In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] has multiple specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]].  To learn more, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
=How to Adopt=
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The process for adopting a child from the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] generally includes the following steps:
 
The process for adopting a child from the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] generally includes the following steps:
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# Bring your child home  
 
# Bring your child home  
  
To learn more about the process, please read [[How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]], [[How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the Part 2]] and [[How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the Part 3]].
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To learn about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]]
  
 
=Traveling Abroad=
 
=Traveling Abroad=
  
'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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To learn more, please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
 
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U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. 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 [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports.html 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.  To learn more, read about [[Traveling Abroad in Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
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=After Adoption=
 
=After Adoption=
  
 
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To learn more, please read [[After Adoption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]].
'''POST-[[Adoption|ADOPTION]]/POST-PLACEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS'''
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The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] does not have any post-[[adoption]] reporting requirements.
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'''Post-[[Adoption]] Resources'''
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]].  There are many public and private nonprofit post-[[adoption]] services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and [[adoptee]] [[organizations]] active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin.  Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
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Here are some places to start your support group search:
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
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'''NOTE:'''  Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
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==Contact Information==
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'''U.S. Embassy in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]'''
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U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
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310, Avenue des Aviateurs
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Kinshasa, Gombe
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République Démocratique du Congo
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Tel:  +243 81 884-6623 (Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.) or +243-81-880-556-0151
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Email:  KinshasaAdoptions@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://Kinshasa.usembassy.gov  U.S. Embassy Kinshasha]
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'''[[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] [[Adoption]] Authorities'''
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Direction Générale de Migration
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65, Boulevard du 30 Juin
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Commune de la Gombe
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Ville de Kinshasa, R.D.Congo
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Tel: +243 81 682 77 82 or +243 99 994 27 67
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Email:  dgm@dgm.cd or dgmetatmajor@yahoo.fr
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'''Division of Urbaine des Affaires Sociale'''
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33 Avenue Busudjano
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Quartier Ancien Combattant
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Commune de Kasavubu
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Ville de Kinshasa, R.D. Congo
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Tel:  +243 99 873 5200 or +243 89 991 5933
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'''Tribunal Pour Enfants – Kinshasa'''
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Terrain Saint Therese
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Quartier 5 Commune de N’Djili
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Ville de Kinshasa, R.D. Congo
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Tel:  +243 81 065 21 23
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'''Embassy of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]'''
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20036
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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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[[Washington]], D.C.  20522-1709
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Tel:  1-888-407-4747
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Email:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet: [http://uscis.gov  USCIS]
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For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:
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National Benefits Center
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
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==SOURCE==
 
==SOURCE==
  
'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''[http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=democratic_republic_of_congo]
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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=democratic_republic_of_congo
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 04:09, 18 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

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

Collecting firewood in Basankusu
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The Epulu Okapi Reserve.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Children in the Congo savanna.
Source: flickr.com

Women and children in Kinshasha.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Refugees along the Congo River.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Pirogues on the Congo River.
Source: flickr.com.

Mount Nyiragongo.
Source: Wikipedia.org

Bathing and washing in the Congo River.
Source: flickr.com.

Children in the Congo.
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.


Congo Adoption Alert

The Department of State issues Adoption Alerts to caution American citizens about adopting from a certain country. To read about alerts pertaining to the Congo, please read Adoption Alert for Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

About the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the then-Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965 coup. To learn more, read About Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

"Debout Congolais" (Arise Congolese) is the national anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was first adopted in 1960[1] upon independence from Belgium, but was replaced by La Zaïroise when Congo changed its name to Zaire in 1971. To learn more, read about the National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.


Hague Convention Information

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more, read about The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Hague Convention.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet

Over 200 ethnic groups populate the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of which the majority are Bantu peoples. To learn more top facts about this country, read the Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet.

Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet numerous additional requirements in order to adopt a child from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To learn more, read about Who Can Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has multiple specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more, read about Who Can Be Adopted from Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

How to Adopt

The process for adopting a child from the Democratic Republic of the Congo generally includes the following steps:

  1. Choose an adoption service provider
  2. Apply to be found eligible to adopt
  3. Be matched with a child
  4. Adopt the child in the democratic republic of the congo
  5. Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
  6. Bring your child home

To learn about this process please read How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Traveling Abroad

To learn more, please read about Traveling Abroad in Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

After Adoption

To learn more, please read After Adoption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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=democratic_republic_of_congo