Program

Registration of foreign adoptions

Category

Non-administrative approval

Applicable laws and regulations

Registration of Foreign Adoptions in the People's Republic of China

Eligibility

1. Childless

2. Able to properly raise and educate the adopted child.

3. Not suffering from any health issue that could affect his or her ability to care for a minor.

  4. Age 30 or above.

Supporting documents

　　1. International adoption application form

　　2. Birth certificate

　　3. Proof of marital status

　　4. Proof of employment and bank statement

　　5. Health certificate

　　6. Proof that the applicant has no criminal record

    7. Official letter authorizing adoption issued by the adopter’s country

    8. Personal information（ID card, eligibility, disease history, and purpose of adoption

Application procedure

　　The adopter forwards supporting documents to the Chinese Adoption Center through an approved adoption organization.

The Chinese Adoption Center then sends an Adoption in China Invitation Letter to the applicant, and a Foreign Adoption Notice to the Fujian Civil Affairs Department.

When the adopter receives the invitation letter, he/she arranges an adoption registration appointment with the Fujian Civil Affairs Department - and then arrives in China within three months.

Processing time

Three days

Charge

　　250 yuan

Department

Fujian Civil Affairs Dept

Address

 44 Gudong Rd, Gulou district, Fuzhou

Office hours

9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday to Friday

Tel

0591-8767-6172

Contact person

Jia Liqin

Complaint hotline

0591-8767-6233 or 8767-6236