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Cost of Adoption in Russia

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Russia Adoption Cost

Prices are in US dollars.

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