Most Kazakhstan Regions Require Only 2 Trips for International Adoption

The internet rumor: Additional regions in Kazakhstan are beginning to adapt a 3-trip process similar to that of Kazakhstan region Almaty City.

The response: The region of Almaty City consists of three orphanages, all located within the city. It is a region of its own and operates differently than any other region. As many of you know, this region was closed to all agencies for almost 1 1/2 years. This May, the region re-opened and began inviting families, with two Children's Hope families traveling to the region in recent months. Again, this region's process, currently requiring 3 trips, differs from other Kazakhstan regions:

Trip 1 (2 weeks) both parents are required to travel for bonding period.

There may be 2-5 weeks between Trips 1 & 2.

Trip 2 (2 days) both parents are required to travel for the court hearing only.

There may be 2-3 weeks between Trips 2 & 3.

Trip 3 (4 days) only one parent needs to travel to personally receive all documents, go through the medical evaluation for the child and complete their US Embassy interview.

Children's Hope is requesting the Ministry of Education to not send our dossiers to this region. If any family prefers this region, please contact your adoption consultant. Once the Almaty City officials get in a groove – they may alter this process to be more like that of other regions…

Other regions still operate the same way! Families travel in two trips:

Trip 1 (3-4 weeks) both parents must travel for bonding period and court hearing.

There are approximately 4 weeks between Trips 1 & 2.

Trip 2 (2-4 days) only one parent needs to travel to personally receive all documents, go through the medical evaluation for the child and complete their US Embassy interview.

Learn more about adopting from Kazakhstan on Children's Hope Kazakhstan Adoption page.