Jan 05, 2009
Adoption Guide


Russia Adoption Cost and Fees

U.S. DOLLARS (As of December 2008)

Expense

Amount

Payment Method

Pay To

Due

Application Fee

$100

Personal Check or Money Order

Children's Hope (CHI)

Application Submission

Adoption Agreement Fee

$700

Personal Check or Money Order

CHI

With Adoption Agreement

Home Study FeeAs agreed with local home study agencyConsult your home study agencyYour home study agencyAs agreed with your home study agency
Post Adoption Support (pre-paid)Varies by home study agenciesConsult your home study agencyYour home study agencyAs agreed with your home study agency
USCIS Filing Fingerprinting$670 plus $80/adultMoney OrderYour local USCIS officeUpon I-600A submission
Dossier Preparation (Notary & Apostille Fees)Approx. $300 - $500Personal Check or Money OrderSecretary of State(s)During dossier preparation

Registration Fee

$3,000

Peronal Check of Money Order

CHI

With submission of Basic Registration Documents

Dossier Fee

$5,000

Personal Check or Money Order

CHI

With submission of Apostilled Dossier

First Travel Fee (may vary depending on the region)

$3,000

Personal Check or Money Order

CHI

When invited on first trip

Adoptive Parents' VisasApprox. $700-1,500 per person Credit Card GoToRussia.comPrior to going on first trip
International / In Country Travel & AccommodationsApprox. $4,500-$7,500 for 2 people Credit CardTravel agencyPrior to going on first trip 
Medical exam for parents (in Russia)$200-$750 per person (depends on regional requirements) CashMedical clinicIn Russia
Psychological / Psychiatric Examination $300 - $1,000 Varies Your licensed psyschologist / psychiatrist Upon returning to US from first trip 

International Program Fee

$9,200 - $15,200

Cashier's Check

CHI

When court date is assigned (must be paid prior to travel)

Post Adoption Deposit (Refundable)

$800

Personal Check or Money Order

CHI 

When court date is assigned (must be paid before traveling) 

Adoptive Parents' Visas

Approx. $700 - $1,500 per person

Credit Card

GoToRussia.com

Prior to going on second trip

International and Domestic Travel & AccommodationsApprox. $4,500 - $7,500 for 2 people Credit CardA travel agency of your choicePrior to going on second trip
Medical Examination (for child)

No additional cost

n/a

n/a

In Russia

Child US Entry Visa$400Credit CardAmerican EmbassyIn Russia
Consulate RegistrationNo additional cost

n/a

n/a

After return to the US

Children's Hope International Russia Program Fee Total

*pending verification

* FEES WILL BE PAYABLE ONLY AS SERVICES ARE RENDERED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF POST ADOPTION FEES.
* NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE AFTER SERVICES ARE RENDERED.

Children’s Hope International stays committed to providing humanitarian aid within the countries that we provide international adoption.

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