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)