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Child adoption abroad: country information

This page provides country-specific information for British nationals on what to do if they are planning to adopt a child overseas.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 25 February 2014
• Last updated: 23 October 2024 — See all updates

Information on this page has been compiled by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for British nationals on what to do if they are planning to adopt a child overseas, including country-specific guides and how to get a ‘letter of no objection’ if you are planning an inter-country adoption but do not live in the UK.

This information is provided for guidance only: your adoption agent and / or legal adviser should provide you with definitive advice.

Read guidance on adopting a child from overseas.

C

• Adoption in China
  • 7 March 2017
  • Guidance

P

• Adoption in the Philippines
  • 12 August 2016
  • Guidance

S

• Adoption in Singapore
  • 25 May 2021
  • Guidance

V

• Adoption in Vietnam for British nationals
  • 14 April 2014
  • Guidance

Published 25 February 2014
Last updated 23 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 23 October 2024

   Removal of link to UK Border Agency guide on supporting documents for inter-country adoption in Thailand.

2. 25 May 2021

   Added in an 'Adoption to Singapore' guide.

3. 25 February 2014

   First published.