ABOUT ADOPTION

Welcome to Adoption.State.Gov! Each year, thousands of Americans adopt a child from overseas. The process of adopting a child from another country, however, can be difficult. That’s where we come in. This website aims to provide what you need to know about the adoption process.

How does the adoption process work? Who can adopt? Where do Americans adopt from? Learn the answers and more.

• Eligibility to Adopt
• Working with an Agency
• Who can be Adopted
• Hague Process
• Non-Hague Process

Visas

• Hague Visa Process
• Non-Hague Visa Process
  
  
  
  
  
  

Our Publications

• Intercountry Adoption From A-Z
• Hague Guide for Parents
• FAQ: Transition Cases
• Outgoing Cases Guide
• Guide for State Authorities
• Glossary