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Pay fees when adopting abroad
What are the fees involved in adopting a child from abroad?
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Basic information
There are fees for carrying out a suitability test by a state adoption agency and for carrying out an international adoption placement procedure. The independent international adoption agency or the central adoption office of the state youth welfare office will provide information about the costs and support the process.
Further costs are incurred when adopting a child from abroad. These include costs for flights, accommodation, notarizations, translations of certificates and suitability reports as well as for sending documents.
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Online Services
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Online service adoption
The online service "Adoption Digital" is a digital service for citizens interested in adoption.
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Fees / Costs
1.300,00 EUR Fee for a suitability test pursuant to Section 7b(1) of the Adoption Placement Act.
1.200,00 EUR Fee for conducting an international adoption placement procedure including a country-specific suitability test pursuant to Section 7c (1) of the Adoption Placement Act.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 12.11.2025