Taiwan

Requirements

• couples are required to have been married for at least two years
• a limited number of same-sex couples and single applicants can apply
• there can be a maximum of three children in the family
• good physical and mental health (BMI max. 30)
• stable work and financial situation
• post-primary education (at least upper secondary school or vocational school)
• adoption preparatory course

Families are sought for children

• with special needs of different ages. Children’s special needs are usually background-related, but there can also be physical special needs.
• sometimes siblings are also available for adoption.

Adoption process

We can send Chung Yi a few applications at a time for different age groups according to the organization’s needs.

The adoption application is in two parts. The first-stage application can be sent immediately after receiving the adoption permit. The second-stage application is compiled for the court after the child proposal is approved.

Waiting time

• The estimated waiting time from sending an application to a child proposal is 6 months – 1.5 years.
• After the child proposal, a trip to get to know the child can be expected in 9–11 months.
• The total waiting time is approximately 2–3 years.

A two-part adoption trip

• During the first trip, the applicants get to know the child and participate in court proceedings.
• After 3–4 months, there will be another trip to pick up the child.
• Both trips last about a week.

Our cooperation contact in Taiwan

Chung Yi is a non-profit social organization founded in 1981, which does versatile social work in Taiwan. The organization focuses on the well-being of children and families. In Taiwan, the activities of the organization are supervised by the Taipei Social Affairs Bureau.

Changes to the information on the page are possible.

More information about Taiwan: Marika Elmeranta, Senior Adoption Coordinator, marika.elmeranta(at)interpedia.fi or 050-919 5380.