International Adoptions in India

Country of India

*All Fees subject to change at anytime. Please use Estimated Services & Fees Explanations as samples only. Contact our office for current rates.
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Central Authority – Central Adoption Resource Agency

Family Requirements

  • Age: Prospective adoptive parents must be between the ages of 30 and 55 may adopt an infant or combined ages of adoptive parents must be less than 90 years.
  • Marriage: Married a minimum of 5 years. If previously married, no more than 1 previous marriage per adoptive parent with a minimum of 5 years in present marriage.
  • Criminal Record: India will not place a child with a family with a history of substance abuse, criminal background, prospective adoptive parents on medications for psychological issues or a history of unstable relationships.
  • Household: The family may have up to 3 children presently in the household.

Country Information 

  • Travel: One prospective adoptive parent is required for traveling abroad to pick up the child. Average stay is 10 – 15 days.
  • Application to Placement: Anywhere from 13 – 18 months.

Children Available

  • Age of Children: 9 months – 12 years old.
    • Predominantly girls, some boys available.
  • Special Needs: Special needs children are available.

Additional Countries

Helpful Information

ICA Adoption FAQ

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Adoption

U.S. Department of State – Learn About a Country

U.S. Department of State – Intercountry Adoptions

U.S. Department of State – Hague Convention

International Adoption Assistance

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PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY, The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME), a national accrediting entity designated by the US Department of State to provide Hague Accreditation and Approval, invites the public to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague Accreditation, Approval or Renewal. You are invited to provide comments through the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/about-adoption-service-providers/hague-complaint-registry.html

PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY, The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME), a national accrediting entity designated by the US Department of State to provide Hague Accreditation and Approval, invites the public to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague Accreditation, Approval or Renewal. You are invited to provide comments through the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/about-adoption-service-providers/hague-complaint-registry.html