International Adoptions

Government of Canada - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada


Description
Service provides information about the process of adopting a child internationally.

Service offers:

  • a guide to adopting a child internationally
  • information about contacting the provincial or territorial adoption authorities
  • a list of restricted countries not available for international adoptions
  • information about how to apply for permanent residency and citizenship for an internationally adopted child

Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • individuals and couples 18 years of age and older
  • eligibility varies by the child's origin country
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait time varies. Contact for details.


Toll Free
1-888-242-2100
TTY
1-888-576-8502
Web Site
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadians/adopt-child-abroad.html
Email
IA-Inquiries@cic.gc.ca(FederalIntercountryAdoptionServices)
Languages
English; French
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 30, 2024
Address
5101 Franklin Avenue
Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3Z4
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Hours of Operation

Automated telephone line after hours.