Adopt a child from abroad

Find out how to adopt a child from another country and bring them back to Canada.

Services and information

International adoption

How to adopt a child from another country

Restrictions on adoptions

Countries with adoption suspension or restrictions

Contact an adoption authority

Whom to contact to start the international adoption process

How to bring your adopted child to Canada

How to bring your child to Canada through immigration or citizenship

Apply for citizenship for your adopted child

Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times

Avoid adoption issues and delays

Adoption issues and delays and how to avoid them

Apply for permanent residency for your adopted child

Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times

Health care, travel health and adoption

Health care and travel health information for adoptive parents and children

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Tips for toddler’s passport photos

Find out how to take good photos of toddlers for a Canadian passport

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