Processing Time
Application through final adoption decree is approximately 12-18 months.
Children Available
Boys are more readily available than girls; 12 months - 15 years old. In Kazakhstan, you have the option to adopt siblings.
Parents' Ages
Parents must be at least 25 years old and no older than 49 years at time of dossier submission. Parents cannot be more than 40-45 years older than adoptee (this varies from region to region and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Marriage Status
Only married couples are accepted for adoption.
Divorce
Permitted (maximum of two per spouse).
Children in Family
Families with up to three children in the home are permitted to adopt. Larger families will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Income
Families must be able to show they can adequately provide financially for their children. A family’s income and full financial status will be evaluated as part of the adoption process.
Criminal History
No criminal history permitted.
Medical History
No major medical issues permitted. No mental health diagnoses or treatment permitted. Other medical issues reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Travel to Country
Both parents must travel for both trips. The duration of the first trip is typically 3-4 weeks. The average waiting time before the seond trip is 1 month from the first trip. The second trip is typically 7-10 days. Families can stay in-country to complete the process in one trip of at least 45 days.
**Please refer to America World's
Agency Adoption Requirements for a complete list of requirements.
