Adoption
Requirements, stages, documents, forms — process map
Adopter requirements
- •Adults, capable; ≥15 yrs age gap with the child
- •Excluded: deprived of parental rights, MOH-listed illnesses, serious convictions
- •Single people may adopt
- •UA citizens; foreigners via Hague-convention procedures
This is an outline of the Ukrainian adoption process — check current requirements, timelines and documents with the guardianship authority and children's service. Legislation changes often.