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Inter-Country Adoption from Thailand
Full-service Hague-compliant adoption representation — from DCY dossier to final court order and passport.
Quick Answer
Thailand is a Hague Convention country. Foreign adoptive parents must apply via their national Central Authority, then work with Thailand's DCY. We coordinate the Thai side end-to-end — document preparation, probationary custody hearing, and the Thai court's final adoption decree. From THB 180,000, typically 12–24 months.
Process (7 stages)
- Home study by accredited agency in your country
- Dossier assembly and Hague Article 15 report
- Submission to Thai Central Authority (DCY)
- Matching proposal from DCY (Article 16)
- Article 17 consent and travel to Thailand
- 6-month probationary custody in Thailand
- Thai Family Court final adoption order + Article 23 certificate
FAQ
- Who governs inter-country adoption from Thailand?
- The Department of Children and Youth (DCY) under Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), guided by the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption (Thailand acceded 2004). Cases go through the Thai Central Authority and the receiving state's Central Authority.
- Who is eligible?
- Married couples aged 25+ with at least 15 years age difference from the child, from Hague-contracting states (USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, etc.). Step-parent and relative adoptions have relaxed rules.
- Timeline?
- 12–24 months typical: home study (3–6 months) → dossier submission → matching → 6-month probationary custody in Thailand → Thai court final adoption order → passport/visa processing.
- Cost?
- Our legal fees: THB 180,000 – 350,000 (excludes DCY fees, translations, court fees, home study by accredited agency in your country).
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