Adopt the Child (or Gain Legal Custody) in Papua New Guinea
The process for finalizing the adoption (or gaining legal custody) in Papua New Guinea generally includes the following:
ROLE OF ADOPTION AGENCIES: There are no adoption agencies in Papua New Guinea. The Office of Child Welfare in the Department for Community Development and its Director assists in adoptions.
ROLE OF ADOPTION AGENCIES: There are no adoption agencies in Papua New Guinea. The Office of Child Welfare in the Department for Community Development and its Director assists in adoptions.
TIME FRAME: It takes approximately nine months from the time a child is matched with a family for adoption until the adoption is finalized.
ADOPTION FEES: There are no government charges for adoptions of Papua New Guinean children. Attorneys’ fees vary and it is advisable to contact an attorney to obtain accurate fee information.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following documents are required to complete an adoption in Papua New Guinea:
Birth certificate
Medical reports
Bank Statements
Marriage certificate, and
Family photos
NOTE: Additional documents may be requested.
For more information, contact :
Papua New Guinea’s Adoption Authority
Office of Child Welfare,
Department for Community Development
Sanbra Haus
P.O. Box 7354
Boroko, NCD
Papua New Guinea
Tel: 675-325-9893
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