Brazilian Adoptions

The children available for adoption in Brazil live in orphanages.  The majority of children available for adoption are 3 years age and older. It is common to have siblings. It may be possible to adopt a younger child alone, but that would be an unusual situation.


Information about Children


Brazil is a mix of Portuguese, Indian, African, Spanish,  Italian, and German.    The children are relatively healthy.   Due to the economic situation the major part of adoptable children is inside the range of mulattos.  


Advantages for Adoptive Parents


Brazil has placed the fewest restrictions on adoptive parents in the world.  Individuals and couples, both married and unmarried, with special needs may adopt from Brazil.  There are no age restrictions or religious requirements placed on parents wishing to adopt, but the adoptive parents must be 16 years older than the adoptive parents. 


Approximate Waiting Period


There is a 60-day approval period during which adoptive parents are approved by Brazilian authorities.  Once all approvals have been completed the search for an appropriate match is begun.  The referral time can not be predicted.  However, our agency and staff in Brazil will do our best to provide a quick referral. 


Travel Requirements


Adoptive parents must travel to Brazil to pick up their child.  The parents are required to stay in Brazil for approximately 31 days. Or 16 days for a child that is under 2 years of age.  This time period accommodates time to process the adoption in Brazil and complete the final visa requirements.  The Brazilian government requires the in-country stay so that the families can be observed with the children to assure that a bonding has occurred.  


Adoption Completion


The adoption is completed in Brazil during the adoptive parents' stay.  Brazil has signed the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The adoption is irrevocable.

Document List

  • Home study

  • Doctors  letter

  • Psychological

  • Criminal History Check

  • Proof of Income

  • Marriage Certificates

  • Copy of Passport

  •  Declarations stating the knowledge that adoption in Brazil is totally tax free and no relationship with organs.  (We prepare this form).

  • Copy of Adoption Law of Home State

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