If you are looking to expand your family but the budget is tight, these 7 least expensive countries to adopt from are just what you needed.
Becoming a parent is not easy in any way. Every day, many future parents start the long and complex process of adoption in order to open the doors of their home to a child in need of one. This isn’t always easy. In fact, it is never easy, with all the screening, tests, interviews, etc. Plus, all the paperwork and the money you must prepare in order to finally be able to take the child home. If you are thinking of adoption, you must be prepared for all of that as you cannot quit halfway through.
You must decide on so many things before you actually make the call and start the adoption process. First of all, do you want to adopt from another country? If so, which one and why? These 12 best countries to adopt from internationally may help you in your decision-making process so take a look at them. Also, you can take a look at 10 Easiest Countries to Adopt a Baby From.
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It is wise to consider the easiest countries to adopt from in 2017, as the adoption process can be quite efficient and fast compared to other countries. For example, if you decide to adopt from South Korea, you will find yourself pleased with how smooth the entire process is. At least that’s the case for most adoptions, but of course, it all depends on who you are and whether you fulfill the requirements of the country you are seeking to adopt from.
But what concerns most adoptive parents is the cost of adopting a child. So many children worldwide are in need of a loving home, and yet so few parents can afford such an expensive adoption process even though they are willing to provide a home for those children in need.
According to The Washington Post, adoption can cost about $30,000 or even more. Many countries require adoptive parents to travel and spend a certain amount of time in their country, which cost a lot of money. There are legal fees as well, and all of this can prevent a great number of couples or individuals from becoming parents. Private adoptions which can generally cost less are difficult to organize, and so you are left with very little options. Earlier, we wrote about 5 ways to adopt a child without a lot of money, so I recommend reading about them, as perhaps you’ll find a solution.
Fortunately, there are certain countries which do not require you to be rich to adopt. It is not exactly free but it is manageable, and we are happy to present you with these countries. Hopefully, more people who are willing to provide a home for orphans will be able to do so in the future. In the meantime, we gathered information from America World Adoption and a few other websites, as you will see further on the list, in order to provide a list of least expensive countries. We also ranked them according to the cost of adoption but bear in mind that the numbers can vary and change so remember that you should check with different agencies in order to determine what exactly do adoption fees include. None of these countries is exactly inexpensive but compared with many other countries; they do have more reasonable costs. We are starting with Jamaica which is ranked 7th due to the lack of precise information.
Here are the 7 least expensive countries to adopt from.
7. Jamaica
So, as we said, first in line is Jamaica. The reason why this country is less expensive is that it doesn’t charge an adoption fee and you don’t have to go through an agency to pursue adoption. However, each child is required to have a physical before it is found eligible and the cost of pre-adoption medical can be up to $100. You should check this website for more details on adoption process in Jamaica. Children of all ages are available for adoption, so if you want to become a parent, you should consider adopting from Jamaica.
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6. Ethiopia
Cost of adoption: $30,585 – $40,395
If you are looking for less expensive countries to adopt a child, consider adopting from Ethiopia. So many children in Ethiopia are in need of loving homes and lower adoption fees enable you to provide that home for a child more easily. Ethiopia also doesn’t require you to travel there, the child can be escorted home, so this saves you a lot of money.
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5. Ukraine
Cost of adoption: $30,000 – $40,000
Adopting from Ukraine can be less expensive compared with other countries so you should consider this option. Ukraine is also one of the popular countries to adopt from internationally, and many parents are very satisfied with how the adoption process went.
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4. Ecuador
Cost of adoption: $25,000 – $40,000
Ecuador is one of the least expensive countries to adopt from although the estimated total cost can be as low as $25,000 or as high as $40,000 depending on many factors. Parents are usually required to stay in Ecuador for four or five weeks before the adoption is finalized. All adoptive parents must be married to adopt a child from Ecuador. To learn more about adopting from this country, you should check this website.
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3. Thailand
Cost of adoption: $25,000 – $35,000
If you are looking for ways to adopt internationally but you lack a huge amount of money, you may find Thailand, the number three on our list of least expensive countries to adopt from, an option worth considering. Although not even close to being free, Thailand adoption fee is significantly lower compared with other countries. You can find more information on this website.
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2. Kazakhstan
Cost of adoption: $18,000 – $25,000
Lower cost of adoption is surely one of the reasons why many people decide to adopt from Kazakhstan. This country is also known for smooth adoption process and is often listed as one of the best countries to adopt from internationally. You can check eligibility and other details of adoption process here.
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1. China
Cost of adoption: $17,000 – $27,000
China is the least expensive country to adopt from and therefore, ranked first on our list. Adoption in China is a state-run program, and that is why it is slightly less expensive compared with other countries. The adoption process is not fast though, but it is worth waiting. China has a long history of international adoptions, so it’s a good option to consider.
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That wraps it up for our list of least expensive countries to adopt from.
