According to the Department of State, the following is the list of document required for adoption from Viet Nam:

Two (2) sets of the following documents are required:

• Adoption Application Form



• Copies of Passports



• Permission from the United Sates to adopt



• Medical Certificates that Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) are in good health, not infected with mental diseases and/or contagious diseases



• Written proof of financial ability to support the child



• Prospective Adoptive Parent(s)’ criminal, judicial records

Depending upon the circumstances of the parties involved, additional documents may be required.

Your placement and home study agencies will be able to inform you about the specifics regarding documentation. I would recommend checking your agency’s requirements with the official ones as stated on the Department of State’s website. Your agency may ask for more documentation, but if they are asking for less, red flags should be raised.

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