Russia Program Features
Dove Adoption is honored to be accredited in Russia!
Dove Adoption is honored to be accredited in Russia!
Who can adopt from Russia?
- Married couples and single women may adopt
- One parent should be at least 25 years of age and no older than 50 years of age
- Prospective parents should be no older than 40 years of age to adopt an infant (Infants are not generally available at this time)
- Prospective parent(s) must be in good health with no prior history of mental illness
- Prospective parent(s) claiming a religion other than Christian or Catholic should consult with Dove
- Any religion prohibiting or restricting medical care may disqualify them to adopt from Russia
- Please see General Adoption Requirements for more information about adoption requirements
What can I specify about my prospective child?
- Age range (e.g. 3-5 years)
- Gender Request (does not guarantee gender)
- Health status (including any special needs you would consider)
- Sibling groups may be adopted together and will generally include an older child
What information is available when I receive a referral of a prospective child?
- In most cases, The Ministry of Education invites Prospective Parents to Russia to be referred a child. While in Russia, Prospective Parents may receive photos and history on the child.
Do I have to travel to Russia?
- Both parents (if married) must travel to Russia. Multiple trips may be required.
Most of the children we have placed come from the Moscow region, Krasnodar, and Vladikavkaz/Northern Osseita-Alania.
Please note: costs and length of process vary depending on many factors which include but are not limited to court closures and court delays, how quickly you are able to submit the required paperwork, and many other factors involving domestic and international entities. Any information on the length or cost of an adoption process is approximate and subject to change without notice.
Approximately how much does it cost?
Russia does not allow specific costs to be listed for the adoption of Russian children. Russian adoption costs vary greatly by region and other factors. For more information please contact Dove.
Approximately how long does the process take?
Time frames for the process vary but generally speaking, the time frame from submission of your dossier to referral of a prospective child is 9-24 months.
What else should I know?
- Post-adoption reports are required by Russia and are due at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years from the court date in Russia. Yearly post-adoption letters and photos are required until the child is 18 years old.
- Children who enter the US on an I-R3 Visa automatically acquire US Citizenship. Even though the adoption was finalized in Russia, Dove highly suggests that families readopt their child in the US.