Adopt a child from abroad
The process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Services and information
International adoption process
The steps to follow when adopting internationally
Contact an adoption authority
Who to contact to begin the international adoption process
Restrictions on adoptions
Countries you are not able to adopt from
How to bring your adopted child to Canada
How the immigration and citizenship processes work, and which one to choose
Apply for citizenship for your adopted child
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Apply for permanent residency for your adopted child
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Health care, travel health and adoption
Health care and travel health information for adoptive parents and children
Adoption fraud
Adoption fraud and how to avoid it
Features
Help Centre - Questions about adoption?
Find quick and direct answers to your questions about adoption, including how to adopt, the fees involved, and how long the process will take.
Travelling abroad
Find information and tips on destinations, travel documents, travel health, returning to Canada and more.
Tips for taking passport photos of toddlers
Find out how to take good Canadian passport photos for toddlers.
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