Taiwan Adoption Program

Children available for adoption
* Infants and young children up to 8 years of age are available.
* Children are tested for Hepatitis B, HIV and VDRL.

Adoption eligibility requirements
* Couples only.
* The minimum age limit for adopting from Taiwan is 30 years old.
* Parents under the age of 50 are eligible to adopt an infant.
* Parents who have reached the age of 50 or more will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
* Parents should be in good physical and mental health with no criminal history.
* Both parents must have college degrees, and minimum income requirements apply.

Process before travel
* Apply to INS for advanced approval to be eligible to adopt from Taiwan.
* Satisfy the laws of the state where you reside.
* Complete a home study by a licensed agency.
* Meet the eligibility requirement of the Taiwan Adoption Laws and provide necessary documents to the Taiwanese government.
* Photo and medical of the child are available upon referral.

Travel requirements
* One parent must travel.
* One or two trips are required depending on the orphanage.
* First/only trip is approximately 1 week.
* If two trips, the second trip is approximately 7-10 days, and occurs approximately 4-6 months after return from first trip.