Expatriate Residents of any country outside of the United States can expect the following estimated fees in addition to your program fees:
OUT-OF-POCKET ADOPTION EXPENSES:
The following estimated expenses will be paid out-of-pocket during the home study process:
- Local Background Check varies
- Social Worker Home Study Travel Fees 80% of U.S. State Department’s recommendation of maximum per diem rate based on the closest city to which you reside (paid prior to home study visit)
- Social Worker Flights varies
- Social Worker Visa (if applicable) varies
The following estimated expenses will be paid out-of-pocket after the adoption is finalized:
- N600K Application Fee $ 1,170.00
- Child’s US passport $ 80.00
- Child’s visa varies
- Flights to the US varies
- Hotel accommodations varies
- Social Worker Post-Adoption Travel Fees 80% of U.S. State Department’s recommendation of maximum per diem rate based on the closest city to which you reside (paid prior to post visit)
