Overview
Adoptions by Americans were placed on hold in 2008, following the expiration of a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Vietnam. The U.S. Department of State and Vietnam’s Department of Adoptions initiated a new agreement in September 2014 allowing intercountry adoptions to resume through a special program to serve orphaned children who are older or have special needs. As of December 2021, Vietnam opened further now allowing children under age 5-years and those with minor special needs to be adopted.
Children Available for Adoption from Vietnam:
- Children ages 2-16 years of age
- Children with minor to major medical or developmental needs
- Some sibling groups
- Families may choose a gender only of children over age 5-years. For younger children with minor needs, families must be open to children of either gender
Parent Qualifications:
- Married couples and Single male and female applicants, age 25-55, may apply.
- Parents must be at least 20 years older than the child
- Married for at least 2 years for first marriage. At least 2.5 years for second marriage
- No more than 5 children prior to adoption
Travel: 1 trip, approximately 2-3 weeks in length
Timeline: Varies.
Vietnam Adoption Resources
Agencies Working With Vietnam Adoption
Massachusetts Based
International and Domestic Adoption Agency
International and Domestic Adoption Agency
Oklahoma Based
International Adoption Agency
International Adoption Agency
Oregon Based
International Adoption Agency
International Adoption Agency
