Adopt a child from abroad
Find out how to adopt a child from another country and bring them back to Canada.
Services and information
The international adoption process
How to adopt a child from another country
Restrictions on adoptions
Countries with adoption suspension or restrictions
Contact an adoption authority
Who to contact to start the international adoption process
How to bring your adopted child to Canada
How to bring your child to Canada through immigration or citizenship
Apply for citizenship for your adopted child
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Avoid adoption issues and delays
Adoption issues and delays and how to avoid them
Apply for permanent residency for your adopted child
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Health and safety advice when travelling for international adoptions
Health and safety considerations when travelling outside Canada for an international adoption
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