Countries for International Adoption
While all international adoptions involve some similar steps, the process can vary greatly from country to country. There are two primary factors that dictate a country’s adoption process:
- Involvement in the Hague Convention – The Hague Convention is an international treaty that many countries have signed and that contains guidelines to the adoption process. All countries involved in the Convention must comply with these guidelines.
- The country’s laws – In addition to Hague requirements, every country has different regulations regarding who may adopt and how the process must take place.
In this section, you can learn about how to adopt in some of the more common countries for international adoption.

Bulgaria Adoption – Process, Costs and Adoption Agencies
Bulgaria is one of the many countries that take part in the Hague Adoption Convention, which regulates international adoptions and protects the welfare of adopted children....

China Adoption – Process, Costs and Adoption Agencies
For many years, China has been one of the most popular options for parents choosing international adoption. As a result of the country’s one-child policy and...
Democratic Republic of the Congo Adoption Guide (Suspended)
As of 2015, the U.S. Department of State has advised parents against adopting from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While there are many children in...

Haiti Adoption – Process, Costs, Adoption Agencies
In recent years, adoption in Haiti has become increasingly prevalent. As a result, the country’s adoption standards and guidelines have been in a rapid state of...

India Adoption – Process, Costs and Adoption Agencies
As the second most populous country in the world with over 1.2 billion people, there are many children in India waiting for find their forever families....

Russia Adoption – Process, Costs and Adoption Agencies
For many years, Russia was among the most commonly picked countries for adoptive parents hoping to grow their families. However, what was once a popular option...

South Korea Adoption – Process, Costs, Adoption Agencies
For families hoping to adopt a child in South Korea, the last few years have marked the beginning of exciting new changes. Prior to 2013, the...

Taiwan Adoption – Process, Costs and Adoption Agencies
If you are interested in adopting a child from Taiwan, the information on this page will give you everything you need to know to get started.

Thailand Adoption – Process, Costs and Adoption Agencies
In recent years, Thailand has developed an effective social service system the protect children who have been orphaned, relinquished, or abandoned. For this reason, adoptions from...

Ukraine Adoption – Process, Costs, and Adoption Agencies
Formerly a Soviet nation, Ukraine gained its independence in 1991, resulting in economic instability and a rise in the number of children needing families. These children...