What are the travel requirements for an adoption from Kazakhstan?
Both parents must travel on the first trip to accept the child and be present at the court hearing in the region. This process typically ranges from three to four weeks in length. Parents can choose to remain in Kazakhstan for the duration of the two-week waiting period, or they may come home and then return approximately two to three weeks later to complete the case. It is possible for only one parent to travel back on the second trip. After traveling to the region to finalize paperwork, the family proceeds to the U.S. Embassy in Almaty to obtain the child’s visa. The second trip often spans five to ten days.
