Cost of Adoption in Russia
Russia Adoption Cost
Prices are in US dollars.
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Expenses
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Two parents
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Single woman
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Remarks
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Preparation
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USCIS approval (form I-600A)
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685
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615
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Application and fingerprint fee
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Dossier Authentication Fee
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500-600
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400
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Varies by state
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Dossier Consulting/Review
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500
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500
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Visas
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300
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150
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2 weeks processing time
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Passports
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200
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100
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Police Clearance
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40
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20
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Varies by state
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Adoption
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Agency Application Fee
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200-600
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200-600
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Varies by agency
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Agency Program Fee
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20,000 - 28,0000
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16,000-25,000
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May include dossier preparation/translation and post-placement reporting, orphanage fee/donation, transportation, hotels, interpreteur services, legalization and notarization of dossier in Russia
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Russian consular registration
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60
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30
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Exit Medical Exam in Russia
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100
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100
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Child's Russia passport
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50
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50
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Visa for adopted child
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335
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335
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Travel
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Round-trip airfare
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3500
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1700
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two trips
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One way trip for adopted child
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400
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400
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Expenses in Russia
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4,000
|
2,000
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Hotels and travelling to Russia region orphanage
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Meals
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1200
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600
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Gifts for nannies and orphanage director
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100-200
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100-200
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(optional)
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Total (average)
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37,000
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27,000
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