Eignung als Adoptiveltern für eine Auslandsadoption prüfen (länderspezifisch)

You would like to adopt a child from abroad? Then you must qualify as an adoptive parent in addition to the general examination for the respective country.

Intercountry adoption is divided into 2 suitability tests: The general suitability test at the local adoption agency and the country-specific suitability test at an independent international adoption agency or the central adoption agency of the state youth welfare office.

The country-specific suitability test checks whether you are suitable for adopting a child from a specific country. The suitability test is carried out by an independent international placement agency or the central adoption office of the state youth welfare office.

In most cases, the process of an international adoption takes place in 3 steps:

1. Mediation procedure in Germany
2. Adoption procedure abroad
3. Recognition of the adoption in Germany

After a positive determination of suitability by the independent international placement agency or the central placement agency of the state youth welfare office, the adoption application is sent to the responsible agency in the child's home country.

There is no set processing time. This process may take some time.

• Suitability determination of adoption applicant:s for international adoption (country specific) Determination.
• 2 suitability tests required: General and country-specific
• Prerequisite to be able to adopt a child from abroad
• Responsible office: responsible international adoption agency (independent or at the Central Adoption Agency of the State Youth Welfare Office)

State Youth Office