Moldova

Quick Reference

Children:

Age: 2 years and older

Parent Requirements:

Age: 25-50
Marriage: Married and single women

Estimated Process Timeline:

From dossier to referral: 3 to 9 months
From referral to travel: 2 weeks to 4 months
Travel: 2 trips: 7-10 days each

Program & Process

Families submit a completed dossier for registration with the National Adoption Authority through the Ministry of Social Protection. Referrals are expected approximately 2 to 9 months after the dossier is submitted. Information consist of medical reports and pictures of the child(ren).

After the child is identified and has been accepted, the paperwork on the adoptive family and child will proceed to the court. A court hearing is held and both parents should attend. A 20-day wait for court approval plus 10 to 60 days for paper processing follows the court hearing. You will return in approximately one to three months to bring your child home. An escort meets you at the airport and remains with you throughout your adoption process. While in Moldova, you may stay in a hotel or apartment. An exit visa for your child is secured in Bucharest, Romania.

Post-adoption reports with photos of the child are required for up to three years after the adoption. One final report is submitted at the fifth year. You must register your child at the Moldova Embassy in the U.S. within 30 days of your arrival home.

The Country

Moldova is a small country which gained its independence from Russia in 1991. It is nestled between the countries of Ukraine and Romania. The country is working diligently to secure economic stability, and orphanage conditions have improved greatly in the last 5 years.

Moldova and North Carolina share a unique relationship through the Partnership for Peace initiative. Committees from Moldova and N. C. exchange ideas, technology and resources. CAS is an active partner in this relationship.