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		+	Because Mongolia is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from Mongolia must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]] by U.S. prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]. For example, the Convention requires that Mongolia attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for [[Inter-Country Adoption|inter-country adoption]]. In addition to Mongolia's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention [[adoptee]] for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
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		+	'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
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		+	'''[[Relinquishment]] Requirements:'''  The consent of parents to give their child for [[adoption]] must be in writing and certified by a notary public. A child whose parents have given up parents rights may be eligible for [[adoption]] after six months from the date when the [[relinquishment]] was recognized by the courts.
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		+	'''Additional Requirements:''' Children 7 years of age and older must consent to the [[adoption]]; [[Adoption]] must be deemed in the best interests of the child.
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Hague Convention Information

WARNING:ngolia is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Mongolia before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to Adopt" section for more information.

Mongolia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all intercountry adoptions between Mongolia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA implementing regulations. Currently, the Government of Mongolia is allowing American citizens who meet required eligibility requirements to also adopt locally. Please note that any child adopted locally (i.e. outside the Hague Adoption Convention process) is not immediately eligible for an immigrant visa and must qualify for an immigrant visa as the child of the American Citizen (IR-2). Additional information is available from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Additionally, the specific regulations regarding local adoptions by foreigners are unclear and the Government of Mongolia is currently working to clarify and revise these regulations as well as their adoption procedures generally. To adopt through the Hague Convention Process Do Not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Mongolia before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter."

The Mongolian and U.S. authorities involved in the adoption and immigration process review each case individually to ensure that the child and the prospective adoptive family have met both countries' legal requirements.

NOTE: Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. Learn more.

Who Can Adopt

Intercountry adoptions between the United States and Mongolia are governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Mongolia, 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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) an agency of the Department of Homeland Security's. Learn more.

In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Mongolia also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:

The Mongolian embassy in Washington, D.C., has a web page devoted to the eligibility requirements for adopting Mongolian children. American citizens considering adopting from Mongolia should visit the Embassy of Mangolia website.

Residency

There are no residency requirements for prospective adoptive parents who apply through agencies authorized by the Mongolian Government.

Age of Adopting Parents

Prospective adoptive parents may be no more than 60 years of age.

Marriage

There are no marriage requirements for intercountry adoptions.

Income

A certification on the living and financial ability of the applicant by the relevant authority of a respective state.

Other

1. A medical certification regarding whether adopter has tuberculoses, AIDS, or mental disease

2. A certification regarding the place of permanent residence of the applicant by the relevant authority/ including the certification by a police authority.

3. Anyone who meets the criteria below is prohibited from adopting in Mongolia. Individuals who have had their parental rights restricted, curtailed are prohibited from adopting in Mongolia.

4. Anyone who has returned an adopted child because his/her own fault.

5. Anyone who has been declared by a court decision as not having a full civil law capacity or has a restricted capacity.

6. Anyone who has tuberculoses or mental disease.

7. Anyone who habitually consumes alcoholic drinks or narcotic substances.

8. Anyone who has several criminal records or is currently imprisoned.

Who Can Be Adopted

Because Mongolia is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Mongolia must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption by U.S. prospective adoptive parents. For example, the Convention requires that Mongolia attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for inter-country adoption. In addition to Mongolia's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Relinquishment Requirements: The consent of parents to give their child for adoption must be in writing and certified by a notary public. A child whose parents have given up parents rights may be eligible for adoption after six months from the date when the relinquishment was recognized by the courts.

Additional Requirements: Children 7 years of age and older must consent to the adoption; Adoption must be deemed in the best interests of the child.

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

The Process

Traveling Abroad

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Mongolia. 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 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.

Obtaining Your Visa

In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for Mongolia, see the Department of State's Country Specific Information.

Staying Safe on Your Trip

Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start. The Department of State provides Country Specific Information for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.

Staying in Touch on Your Trip

When traveling during the adoption process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Mongolia, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.

After Adoption

SOURCE

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