5 Easiest Countries to Adopt a Child

Below you can find the list of 5 easiest countries to adopt a child. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list, please see the 10 Easiest Countries to Adopt a Child.

5. Ukraine

Hague Adoption Convention Country? No

Number of children adopted from the US in 2016: 301

Only married couples can adopt from Ukraine, but there are no any restrictions regarding to duration of marriage. Prospective parents should be at minimum 18 years old, and at least 15 years older than the adoptive child. If the child is 18, than you need to be at least 18 years older than him or her. The whole adoption process doesn’t last longer than 12 months which is very positive.

4. Democratic Republic of Congo

Hague Adoption Convention Country? No

Number of children adopted from the US in 2016: 360

Although there are no age limits related to adoption you must be married at least five years before adopting from Congo.

3. Haiti

Hague Adoption Convention Country? Yes

Number of children adopted from the US in 2016: 178

Up on our list of easiest countries to adopt a child Haiti stands on the third spot. Either married, unmarried or single females can adopt from Haiti. One of you have to be at least 30 years old, but none of you can be more than 50.

2. India

Hague Adoption Convention Country? Yes

Number of children adopted from the US in 2016: 194

When it comes to adoption, India has gained large popularity in the recent years. Both married couples and singles can adopt children in India, but same sex couples are rejected.

1. China

Hague Adoption Convention Country? Yes

Number of children adopted from the US in 2016: 2,231

China tops the list of the top 5 easiest countries to adopt a child. You can adopt, if you have been married for at least 2 years, you and your spouse are over 30 but not older than 50.

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