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The official flag.
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Map.
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The official coat of arms.
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Friesland.
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The colorful canals of Amsterdam.
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Dutch Tulips, Keukenhof Gardens.
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A collage of Amsterdam.
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Canal in Amsterdam.
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The Hague.
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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.

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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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

The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. To learn more please read About Netherlands.

Hague Convention Information

The Netherlands 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 Netherlands and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more please read about Netherlands and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and the Netherlands is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from the Netherlands, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Netherlands.

Who Can Be Adopted

Because the Netherlands is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, Dutch children must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that the Netherlands attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to the Dutch requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.

To be eligible for adoption in the Netherlands, a child should be under six years old and the age difference between the future parent and the child should be no more than 40 years (certain exceptions apply to both conditions).

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Adoption Authority of the Netherlands

The Ministry of Justice is responsible for adoptions:

Ministry of Justice

Directie Justitiele Jeugdbescherming Centrale Autoriteit Internationale Adoptie PO Box 20301, 2500 EH Den Haag, The Netherlands

All contact with the Ministry should be made through the Foundation for Adoption Services (Stichting Adoptievoorzieningen) listed hereafter.

The Ministry is not, however, directly involved in the initial adoption procedures. To request an application for a "permit in principle" (Beginseltoestemming) to begin the adoption process, prospective adoptive parents should contact:

Stichting Adoptievoorzieningen (Foundation for Adoption Services)

Postbus 290, 3500 AG Utrecht The Netherlands Tel: +31 30 233 0340 Fax: +31 30 232 1777 Email: (messages via website below)

The Process

Because the Netherlands is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from the Netherlands 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.

NOTE: If you filed your I-600a with the Netherlands before April 1, 2008, the Hague Adoption Convention may not apply to your adoption. Your adoption could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. Learn more.

1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider 2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt 3. Be Matched with a Child 4. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States 5. Adopt the Child in the Netherlands 6. Bring your Child Home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Netherlands.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Netherlands. 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. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Netherlands.

After Adoption

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 are some good places to start your support group search:

Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

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

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=netherlands

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+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/nl-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/nl-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of the Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/nl-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/nl_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Netherlands_Coat_of_Arms.svg/512px-Netherlands_Coat_of_Arms.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Netherlands_Coat_of_Arms.svg/512px-Netherlands_Coat_of_Arms.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms for the Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Nijl%C3%A2nnermolen_Workum.jpg/800px-Nijl%C3%A2nnermolen_Workum.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Friesland.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Nijl%C3%A2nnermolen_Workum.jpg/800px-Nijl%C3%A2nnermolen_Workum.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Friesland, the Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/nl/images/NL_012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The colorful canals of Amsterdam.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/nl/images/NL_012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The colorful canals of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/8064044756_e16a483335.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Dutch Tulips, Keukenhof Gardens.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-{{#eimage:https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/8064044756_e16a483335.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Dutch Tulips, Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/AmsterdamMontage.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A collage of Amsterdam.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/AmsterdamMontage.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A collage of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Amsterdam_Canal.jpg/800px-Amsterdam_Canal.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Canal in Amsterdam.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Amsterdam_Canal.jpg/800px-Amsterdam_Canal.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5223/5620973443_34a17accf3.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-{{#eimage:https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5223/5620973443_34a17accf3.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A child in the Netherlands.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Het_Plein_2012.jpg/800px-Het_Plein_2012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Hague.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Het_Plein_2012.jpg/800px-Het_Plein_2012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Hague, Netherlands.'''<BR/>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]].'''
-=Hague Convention Information=
+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.
-=Who Can Adopt=
+=About The Netherlands=
+The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from [[Spain]] in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the [[Netherlands]] was formed in 1815. In 1830 [[Belgium]] seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The [[Netherlands]] remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by [[Germany]] in World War II. To learn more please read [[About Netherlands]].
-==Residency==
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+=Hague Convention Information=
-==Marriage==
+The [[Netherlands]] 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 [[Netherlands]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more please read about [[Netherlands and the Hague Convention]].
-==Income==
-==Other==
+=Who Can Adopt=
+[[Adoption]] between the United States and the [[Netherlands]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from the [[Netherlands]], you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Netherlands]].
 =Who Can Be Adopted=
+Because the [[Netherlands]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, Dutch children must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Convention requires that the [[Netherlands]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to the Dutch requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
+To be eligible for [[adoption]] in the [[Netherlands]], a child should be under six years old and the age difference between the future parent and the child should be no more than 40 years (certain exceptions apply to both conditions).
 =How to Adopt=
+==Adoption Authority==
+'''[[Adoption]] Authority of the [[Netherlands]]'''
+The Ministry of Justice is responsible for adoptions:
+'''Ministry of Justice'''
+Directie Justitiele Jeugdbescherming
+Centrale Autoriteit Internationale Adoptie
+PO Box 20301, 2500 EH
+Den Haag, The [[Netherlands]]
+All contact with the Ministry should be made through the Foundation for [[Adoption]] Services (Stichting Adoptievoorzieningen) listed hereafter.
+The Ministry is not, however, directly involved in the initial [[adoption]] procedures. To request an application for a "permit in principle" (Beginseltoestemming) to begin the [[adoption]] process, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should contact:
+'''Stichting Adoptievoorzieningen (Foundation for [[Adoption]] Services)'''
+Postbus 290,
+AG Utrecht
+The [[Netherlands]]
+Tel: +31 30 233 0340
+Fax: +31 30 232 1777
+Email: (messages via website below)
-==    Adoption Authority==
 ==The Process==
+Because the [[Netherlands]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from the [[Netherlands]] 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.
+'''NOTE:'''  If you filed your [[I-600A|I-600a]] with the [[Netherlands]] before April 1, 2008, the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention may not apply to your [[adoption]]. Your [[adoption]] could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions.  [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/Judicial-Assistance-Country-Information/Netherlands.html Learn more].
+. Choose an Accredited [[Adoption Service Provider]]
+. Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
+. Be Matched with a Child
+. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
+. [[Adopt]] the Child in the [[Netherlands]]
+. Bring your Child Home
+To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Netherlands]].
 =Traveling Abroad=
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 '''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
-A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Netherlands. 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 [https://pptform.state.gov/ 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.
+A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Netherlands]]. 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. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Netherlands]].
-'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
+=After Adoption=
-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 Netherlands, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
+'''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.
-'''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 [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html 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.
+Here are some good places to start your support group search:
-'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
+[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
-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 Netherlands, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
+[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
-=After Adoption=
+'''NOTE:''' Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
 ==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=[[netherlands]]
 [[Category: International Adoption]]

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