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How Do I Adopt A Child In Singapore?

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Ready to adopt a child? Congratulations on your decision! Before you proceed further, here are some things and steps you need to know that is required by the adoption law in Singapore.Being able to be a parent with their own bloodline is a gift, but not everyone is blessed with this gift. Children are also a blessing for every parent, but sadly not all are welcomed with open arms.

To adopt a child in Singapore, parents must be meet the requirements required by the Singaporean adoption law.

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What is Adoption?

Adoption is a process where parents over a child are granted to the applicants. Once the process is complete, the adopters become the parents and take on all parental duties and rights.

Who can I Adopt?

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The requirements by the Singapore Adoption of Children Act (ACA)

However, the adoption of a child by a homosexual couple is not permitted under the ACA.

Other requirements

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How long does the process take?

According to the Ministry for Social and Family Development (MSF), the process takes between 5 to 7 months from application to the approval made from the court.

This may take a longer time if you’re adopting a foreign child as it involves a home study report and application for a Dependent’s Pass.

Adoption fees?

As mentioned above, it’s illegal to pay the birth parents for giving up their child for adoption. If a couple goes through an agent to adopt a child, they can incur fees of between $25,000 to $35,000.

Now that you know the requirements made by the Singaporean adoption law, you can now proceed to your next big step on adopting a child! Good luck on this beautiful journey you’re going to make parents!

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