Nepal , officially Kingdom of Nepal, is a landlocked Himalayan country in South Asia, bordered by the People's Republic of China to the north and India to the south, east and west. Draped along the greatest heights of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best walking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendor and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination.  There are many advantages to adopting from Nepal. Even though Nepal is an economically poor country, children are well cared for with few incidences of abuse or neglect. If you like the idea of adopting a baby or toddler, Nepal is an excellent country to consider.  Children from infants to teenagers are available for adoption.  There are two types of adoptions in Nepal, Government orphanages and private. Nepal is an affordable program with many advantages.

Parent Requirements

Couples and single women are accepted. All parents must be under the age of 55. If the prospective parents already has a child of their own, Nepalese regulations state they can adopt a Nepalese child of the opposite sex of their natural child. Siblings of the opposite sex can be adopted together if other qualifications are met. Families that already have two children may not adopt in Nepal, as the total number of children in a family after the adoption cannot exceed two. Siblings are the exception.

Adoption Process

• The first step is simple...fill out our registration form We will contact you with information about country programs and our services. Our experienced consultants will assist you with all questions and concerns.

• Request an adoption contract from your consultant, complete it and send it in to our Illinois office with the initial fee.

• Your contract will be reviewed and approved by our director and then you will be assigned a caseworker to complete your adoption.

• Your caseworker will inform you of the steps needed to move forward with your adoption. Some of these steps include: submitting your petition to adopt an orphan from overseas (I600A form from the INS), starting your homestudy if you do not have one completed and collecting documents and completing forms needed for your adoption dossier.

• Once your dossier is complete, all documents need to be notarized and apostilled.

• Send in your notarized, apostilled, and complete dossier to your caseworker.

• Your caseworker will make sure the dossier is complete. She will then send the dossier to Nepal and await your referral.
  

Travel

Generally, adoption from Nepal can be completed in 1 trip consisting of two weeks. Occasionally, two trips may be required.