Factsheet



DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION IN THIS CIRCULAR IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN LAWS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO FOREIGN COUNSEL.

INTRODUCTION : U.S. citizens wishing to adopt a child from Thailand should be aware that such an adoption is a complex and lengthy process which may take up to two years to complete. They should also be aware that in addition to Thai adoption procedures, U.S. immigration procedures must be followed before the child can enter the U.S. This information sheet provides an overview of the entire process. However, procedures are subject to change, and all prospective adoptive parents should contact Thai and U.S. Immigration and Consular officials regarding their specific circumstances.

AVAILABILITY OF THAI CHILDREN FOR ADOPTION

Fiscal Year IR-3 Immigrant Visas Issued to Thai Orphans Adopted Abroad IR-4 Immigrant Visas Issues to Thai Orphans Adopted in the U.S.
1989 9 100
1990 6 94
1991 6 125
1992 3 83
1993 4 65
1994 7 40
1995 4 49
1996 3 52
1997 1 62
1998 5 79
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Credits: U.S. Department of State