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Fact Sheet on Adoption


Country: Guatemala

Children Available:

  • Mostly infants, healthy or with special needs. Both boys and girls are available. Sibling groups may be adopted.

Average Foreign Source Fee:

  • $17,000 - $19,000 in addition to agency fees.**

Travel Requirements:

  • One or both spouses may travel to Guatemala for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
  • If only one parent can travel, the adoption can take place by power of attorney.
  • You will travel four to six months after the acceptance of your referral.

Length of Process:

  • Referrals from Guatemala generally take 0 to 3 months from the time of submission of the dossier.

Age and Civil Status Requirements:

  • Open to married and single male and female applicants over 25 years of age.
  • There is no specific length of marriage requirements in Guatemala.

** Prices are subject to change according to individual country regulations