Republic of Moldova
Overview of procedures for prospective adopters wishing to adopt a child from Republic of Moldova:
- To adopt a child from Republic of Moldova you will have to comply with both Scottish and Republic of Moldovan Adoption Law
Republic of Moldova Requirements
- The applicants must be between 25 and 50 years old, with any marital status accepted including single applicants. If you already have children (adopted or otherwise) the Republic of Moldovan authorities will only consider you for adoption "where particular humanitarian considerations require the granting of adoption and when no other option exists for the adoption of the child" Parents may indicate age (from age 36 months) and gender preference.
- The applicants should arrange for all documents to be translated; this can be done in Republic of Moldova or in the UK. It is likely to be cheaper to have the documents translated in Republic of Moldova but you are advised to make your own enquiries.
- After child referral it usually takes around 6 -9 months to complete an adoption in Republic of Moldova.
A list of required documents by the Republic of Moldovan authorities in order to proceed with adoption applications can be found at APPENDIX A.
Current adoption procedure in Republic of Moldova
1. Please refer to Annex B which outlines the current procedure in Republic of Moldova
Potential fees payable as part of the adoption process from Republic of Moldova:
These fees are subject to change. All fees are given in Euros as the Republic of Moldovan currency is linked to the Euro.
· Application fee
· Court fee:
· Transcript of the Court Decree:
· Passport fee for child under 14:
· Passport fee for child over 14:
· Birth Certificate fee:
· Payment to Ministry of Social Protection and Child: EUR 1500
You are advised to confirm the above costs before travelling. Prospective Adopters are expected to check local exchange rates for greater accuracy.
USEFUL ADDRESSES
The DCSF Intercountry Adoption Casework Team | Room 11, Lower Ground Floor, Mowden Hall, Staindrop Road, Darlington DL3 9BG Email: ica.darlington@dfes.gsi.gov.uk Fax: 01325 391396 Website: www.dcsf.gov.uk/intercountryadoption |
Scottish Government | Care and Justice Directorate, Area 2A, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ. Tel: 0131 244 3663/4078 Fax 0131 244 0978 Email: Paul.wilson@Scotland.gsi.gov.uk or scott.mcdonald@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
Home Office UK Border Agency | Nationality Contact Centre, Room 1101 Apollo House, 36 Wellesley Rd, Croydon CR9 3RR. Tel: 0845 0105200 Email: nationalityenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk |
UK Visas (office hours 9.30am - 3.30pm | Visa Customer Services
Visa Services Directorate
International Group UKBA
c/o Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
Croydon
CR9 2BY Tel: 020 7008 8438 Fax: 020 7008 8359 Email: visas.foruk@fco.gov.uk Website: www.ukvisas.gov.uk |
Foreign & Commonwealth Office web site | http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/ |
Republic of Moldovan Embassy | 5 Dolphin Square, Edensor Rd, London, W4 2ST Tel: 020 8995 6818 Email: consul@moldovanembassy.org.uk |
British Embassy in Republic of Moldova | British Embassy, Chisinau
18 Nicolae Iorga str.
Chisinau, MD-2012
Republic of Moldova
Chisinau Telephone: (373 22) 22 59 02
Fax: (373 22) 25 18 59 |
Consular Section Visas | Tel: 00 |
Appendix A. Supporting Documents for Republic of Moldova
In addition to the usual documentation you will need to provide:
1. Adoption application in the form of a letter addressed to the "Catre Ministerial Protectiei Sociale Familiei Si Copilului, Sectia Adopti" in Republic of Moldova and signed by you and, if you are married, by your spouse;
2. Birth Certificate(s);
3. Marriage Certificate, if applicable. If either of you have been divorced you are required to send a copy of your decree absolute;
4. Extract of Passport of each applicant;
5. Letter from your employers confirming you are in gainful employment, length of employment and salary. For self-employed the letter would come from your accountant;
6. Letter from Mortgage Lender stating the value of the property;
7. Statement duly attested by a Notary Public that:
a) the applicants have not been deprived of parental rights;
b) the child shall not be subjected to experimental medical treatment and that parts of the child's body shall not be used for donor purposes:
c) the child will not be given for re-adoption.
8. Any other documents that you feel can add weight to your application, for example a University degree;
9. Photographs of yourselves and your home etc.
10. Power of Attorney from you in favour of your representative in Republic of Moldova.
11. Land Registry Certificate
Documents provided by your social services department/ approved adoption agency and the DCSF/ Scottish Government/ Welsh Assembly Government/ Health and Social Services Executive, N. Ireland/ Guernsey/ Jersey/ Isle of Man.
12. Scottish Government Certificate of Eligibility and Suitability;
13. Home study assessment report;
14. Letter from local authority commiting them to producing Post Placement Reports on the child;
15. Police report on each applicant. Additional police checks will be required if you have lived/worked overseas for over a year, during the last 5 years. If your local council is unable to obtain an overseas police check, you will need to provide an affidavit confirming that you have not committed any crimes during your stay in that country;
16. Medical report on each applicant.
Your supporting documents 1- 11 will need to be notarised and legalised individually. Supporting documents must be arranged and sewn together in document sets with ribbon tied and held down by the notary seals. Please do not have your supporting documents notarised in advance of being sent to the Scottish Government.