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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/da-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of [[Denmark]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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'''There are no recorded adoptions for Denmark.'''
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/da-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Denmark]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/da_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Denmark]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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Denmark is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]). Therefore all adoptions between Denmark and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Grib_skov.jpg/638px-Grib_skov.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Grib Forest in the northern part of Sealand, [[Denmark]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/da/images/DA_001.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''[[Denmark]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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There are few children eligible for intercountry adoption from Denmark, with a long waiting list of Danish prospective adoptive parents. While legally possible, intercountry adoption of a Danish orphan by foreigners is unlikely. No Danish orphans have received U.S. immigrant visas in the past five fiscal years. The information provided is intended primarily to assist in rare adoption cases from Denmark, including adoptions of Danish children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by Americans living in Denmark.
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/National_Coat_of_arms_of_Denmark.svg/342px-National_Coat_of_arms_of_Denmark.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms of [[Denmark]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Copenhagen_Collage2.jpg/452px-Copenhagen_Collage2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Colage of Copenhagen, [[Denmark]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Pv_jensen-klint_05_grundtvig_memorial_church_1913-1940.jpg/380px-Pv_jensen-klint_05_grundtvig_memorial_church_1913-1940.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''PV Jensen Klint Grundtvig Memorial Church.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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Adoption between the United States and Denmark is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Denmark, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Read more on [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php Who Can Adopt].
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Denmark also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents.
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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==Residency==
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'''There are no recorded adoptions for [[Denmark]].'''  To learn more, please read about [[Denmark and the Hague Convention]].
  
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Adoptive parents must be legally admitted residents of Denmark to adopt domestically or intercountry. Temporary visitors without an established home in Denmark cannot apply.
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
 
  
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The age difference between the applicant and the prospective child should not be more than 40 years, and the adoptive pareents must be at least 25 years old.
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[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[Denmark]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[Denmark]], you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To learn more, please read [[Who Can Adopt from Denmark]].
  
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==Marriage==
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Married couples and same sex couples who have entered into a registered partnership must adopt as a couple. In addition, couples must be married and have lived in the same household for at least 2½ years. Single people can also adopt.
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Because [[Denmark]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Denmark]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Convention requires that [[Denmark]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to [[Denmark]]'s requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention [[adoptee]] for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
  
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==Income==
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=How to Adopt=
  
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The physical and psychological health of the applicants must meet certain criteria. The prospective adoptive parents must be of proper financial standing and their home must be suitable to house a child.
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==The Process==
  
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==Other==
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Because [[Denmark]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Denmark]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements:
  
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The applicants cannot have a criminal record that would make them unfit to become adoptive parents.
 
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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# Choose an Accredited [[Adoption Service Provider]]
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# Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
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# Be Matched with a Child
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# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[Denmark]]
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# Bring your Child Home
  
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Because Denmark is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Denmark must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Denmark attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to Denmark's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
 
  
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=How to Adopt=
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To learn more about steps 1-4 please read [[How to Adopt from Denmark]].  To learn about step 5 please read [[How to Adopt from Denmark Part 2]] and to learn about step 6 please read [[How to Adopt from Denmark Part 3]].
  
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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==The Process==
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Denmark]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  To learn more please read [[Traveling Abroad in Denmark]].
  
  
 
=After Adoption=
 
=After Adoption=
  
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There are no post [[adoption]] requirements for [[Denmark]].
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
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'''NOTE:''' Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
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==Contact Information==
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Denmark]]'''
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Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24
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2100 Copenhagen
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Tel: +45-3341 7100
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Fax: +45-3538 9616
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E-mail: CopenhagenACS@state.gov
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Web site: [http://www.denmark.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy in Denmark]
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'''[[Denmark]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Danish Ministry of Justice
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Department of Family Law
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Kristineberg 6
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2100 Copenhagen
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Tel: +45-7268 8000
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Fax: +45-7268 8001
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Email: familiestyrelsen@famstyr.dk
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Web site: [http://www.familiestyrelsen.dk Danish Ministry of Justice]
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'''Danish Accredited [[Adoption Agencies]]'''
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'''AC Boernehjaelp'''
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Elkjaervej 31
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TEL: +45-8612 6522
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Fax: +45-8619 7853
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Email: adoption@a-c.dk Web site: www.a-c.dk
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'''DanAdopt'''
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Hovedgaden 24
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3460 Birkerod
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TEL: +45-4581 6333
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Fax: +45-4581 7482
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Email: mail@danadopt.dk Web site: www.danadopt.dk
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'''Royal Danish Embassy'''
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3200 Whitehaven Street NW
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[[Washington]], DC 20008-3683
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Tel: (202) 234-4300
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Fax: (202) 328-1470
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E-mail: wasamb@.um.dk
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Web site: [http://www.denmarkemb.org Royal Danish Embassy]
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[[Denmark]] also has Consulates General in Chicago and [[New York]] City.
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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E-mail: AskCI@state.gov
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Web site: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
 
==SOURCE==
 
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'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''[http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=denmark]
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 03:20, 8 October 2014

The official flag of .
Source: cia.gov.

Map of .
Source: cia.gov.

Map of .
Source: cia.gov.

Grib Forest in the northern part of Sealand, .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

.
Source: cia.gov.

The official coat of arms of .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Colage of Copenhagen, .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

PV Jensen Klint Grundtvig Memorial Church.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

Hague Convention Information

There are no recorded adoptions for Denmark. To learn more, please read about Denmark and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and Denmark is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Denmark, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To learn more, please read Who Can Adopt from Denmark.

Who Can Be Adopted

Because Denmark is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Denmark must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Denmark attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to Denmark's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.

How to Adopt

The Process

Because Denmark is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Denmark must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your adoption meets all necessary legal requirements:


  1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
  5. Adopt the Child in Denmark
  6. Bring your Child Home


To learn more about steps 1-4 please read How to Adopt from Denmark. To learn about step 5 please read How to Adopt from Denmark Part 2 and to learn about step 6 please read How to Adopt from Denmark Part 3.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Denmark. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more please read Traveling Abroad in Denmark.


After Adoption

There are no post adoption requirements for Denmark.

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons

North American Council on Adoptable Children


NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Denmark

Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24 2100 Copenhagen Tel: +45-3341 7100 Fax: +45-3538 9616 E-mail: CopenhagenACS@state.gov Web site: U.S. Embassy in Denmark


Denmark's Adoption Authority

Danish Ministry of Justice Department of Family Law Kristineberg 6 2100 Copenhagen Tel: +45-7268 8000 Fax: +45-7268 8001 Email: familiestyrelsen@famstyr.dk Web site: Danish Ministry of Justice


Danish Accredited Adoption Agencies


AC Boernehjaelp

Elkjaervej 31 8230 Aabyhoj TEL: +45-8612 6522 Fax: +45-8619 7853 Email: adoption@a-c.dk Web site: www.a-c.dk


DanAdopt

Hovedgaden 24 3460 Birkerod TEL: +45-4581 6333 Fax: +45-4581 7482 Email: mail@danadopt.dk Web site: www.danadopt.dk


Royal Danish Embassy

3200 Whitehaven Street NW Washington, DC 20008-3683 Tel: (202) 234-4300 Fax: (202) 328-1470 E-mail: wasamb@.um.dk Web site: Royal Danish Embassy


Denmark also has Consulates General in Chicago and New York City.


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Web site: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]