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Country-specific information
The series of information sheets and weblinks below are intended to provide general information for prospective adopters, wishing to adopt a child from a particular country. The information supplied on this webpage reflects the Department's understanding of the current requirements and procedures relating to intercountry adoption imposed by the country/territory in question as at the date of publication of this webpage. Whilst the Department endeavours to ensure that the information provided is up-to-date, these requirements may change without notice. The Department is not responsible for the content of any external websites included.
The first point of contact for anyone interested in applying to adopt from another country should be an adoption agency (either your local authority, or a voluntary adoption society registered for intercountry adoption with the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills - Ofsted). Prospective adopters should also take advice from an appropriate person in the country/territory in question in relation to their specific circumstances.
Bulgaria
Information sheet [word 138kb]
China
Information sheet [word 97kb]
Information sheet annex [word 195kb]
India
Information sheet [word 98kb]
Peru
Information sheet [word 104kb]
Russia
Adoption in Russia [word 67kb]
