Vietnam Adoption Criteria

Adoption criteria are based on the requirements of the country and program and may change over time. To ensure you meet the criteria, it’s best to contact one of our adoption specialists to discuss your specific situation and start making an adoption plan. Vietnam offers flexibility with its eligibility requirements and consideration is often granted on a case-by-case basis.

• Citizenship: At least one adoptive parent must be a United States citizen.
• Marital Status: Heterosexual singles and married couples (legally married for at least one year, no more than two divorces per parent) are eligible. Applicants with more than two divorces are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Age: applicants 25 – 55 years of age; must be at least 20 years older than the adopted child (or the oldest child in a sibling group); applicants who are 55 years of age or older are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Background: A stable family environment and strong relationship history are considered. Families must be financially stable and able to provide for the needs of a child. Applicants with major arrest histories, please contact us before applying.
• Family size: Families with no more than four children currently in the home. Families with more than four children already in the home are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Health: Applicants must be mentally and physically fit to parent. Applicants with major medical histories, please contact us before applying.
• Education: High school degree or above.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Parents should be open to and respectful of the child’s cultural background and heritage.
• Training: All hopeful adoptive parents pursuing adoption in Vietnam are required to complete pre-adoption training.