Travel to Bulgaria

Both parents, or one, if single, must travel to Bulgaria and on to the region where the child resides. The first trip will be the trip where you first meet the child then sign the commitment forms. Typically it takes 4-6 months to get your child home after the first referral trip. There are many orphanages in Sofia, the Capital of Bulgaria. You may possibly be referred a child outside of the city and you will travel to meet the child where he/she resides. No Visa is required for travel to Bulgaria.

THE FIRST TRIP
The trip is shortly after you have committed to adopting the child and accepted referral. You will travel to Bulgaria for a short trip of 5-6 days. Weekend travel is possible with many of the attorneys and Orphanage Directors. During this time, the parent or parents will visit the child and also sign the Intent to Adopt paperwork in front of a notary in Bulgaria.

THE SECOND TRIP
Once the adoption has been completed overseas and the passport for the child has been obtained, you will be notified to travel. You will visit the embassy and medical clinic on this trip with your child. Typically this trip is less than a week in duration. There is a possibility of the child being escorted home for this trip. We prefer at least one parent travel to pick up the child; however we will consider escort on a case by case basis.