Can a foreigner adopt children in China?
Under Chinese laws, Foreign nationals may adopt a child in the People's Republic of China in
accordance with law.
The adoption of a child by a foreign national in the People's Republic of China shall be subject to the review and approval of the competent authorities of the foreign national's country of residence in accordance with the law of that country. The foreign adopter shall submit documents issued by the competent authorities of his country of residence certifying such personal information as his age, marital status, occupation, financial situation, physical condition, and whether he has criminal record. The foreign adopter shall conclude a written agreement with the person who places the
child for adoption and register the adoption in person with the civil affairs department of the People’s government at the level of provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the State Council.
The certifying documents provided in the preceding paragraph shall be authenticated by the diplomatic authorities of the country in which the foreign national resides or by an agency authorized by the said diplomatic authorities, and then authenticated by the embassy or consulate of the People's Republic of China in the said country unless otherwise provided by the State.
