Vietnam
This program is temporarily on hold.
Quick Facts
- The process generally takes twelve to sixteen months from dossier completion to adoption.
- Children represent Vietnam’s diverse ethnic population and range in age from eight months to fifteen years at time of the referral.
- Multiple unrelated or sibling adoptions are available
- Married couples, single men or single women may adopt
- The minimum age for adopting parents is 25. There is no maximum age
Adoption Process
Other Expenses
Mandala’s main office is in Ho Chi Minh City. The children come from two provinces in Vietnam. Mandala will receive photos and a medical report to share with you. Your dossier will be in Hanoi ready for registration when a match is made. Usually a referral can be made within eight to twelve months.
Once you accept a referral, the Ministry of Justice in Hanoi reviews the dossier and sends it to the province for approval. Travel will take place four to eight months later. One trip of approximately 10 days is required. You will finalize the adoption in the province and complete the visa requirements at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi.
You will be met at the airport and guided through the entire process by our English-speaking staff. We will arrange your accommodations in both cities and you will have an opportunity to do some sightseeing while getting to know your child.
Once home, a post-placement study is required, with an annual report done by the family for eighteen years. Also, a social security number and readoption are obtained. Mandala will assist you through each step of this life adventure!
Vietnam Program Fees
The following figures represent approximate costs for two people traveling to Vietnam. Actual costs may vary depending upon changes in country fees and individual family travel preferences.
Mandala Program Fee (one child) $ 5,800
Vietnam Fees $ 13,600
Due upon dossier submission $7,000
Due upon referral acceptance $6,600
Preplacement Assessment (Home study) $1,500
CIS Pre-approval $670
Fingerprints for each adult in home $80 per person
Dossier authentication $700-950
Airfare (per person) $1,500-2000
Child's Return Ticket (for child under 2) $450-650
Visa (per person) $225-275
In-Country Expenses (hotel and food) $100-150/day
In Country Transportation $200
Flight to Hanoi (per person) $100
U.S. Embassy Fee (Child's Visa) $400 (security tax included)
Embassy doctor's appointment $100
Post-Placement Assessment $750
Due upon program enrollment
Updated 02/08