Hi,
Can a UK citizen adopt a child as an expat? Can anyone tell me where to go for more information on what the rules are?
Thanks!

This may help

Actually, it isn't as simple as that. But I appreciate your attempt at humor.

This may be a good start....it's from the perspective of Americans living abroad but may give you some ideas. I don't think it should be a problem but there may be some challenges that you wouldn't otherwise face if you weren't an expat.

http://whileabroad.com/adoption/?p=925

The website of your province/territory should have information, failing that consult a local family law practitioner.

Be aware that if you adopt a child , in order to get British citizenship for the child, an application for registration with the Home Office must normally be made before age 18.

Then enlighten us we exactly what you're looking for.

More information is always welcome to pinpoint your requirements, making it easy for others to point you in the right direction

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=684163

I had a similar question. See my thread above for Scrapcat's answer. She was very helpful and might be worth PMing.

Thanks for this Darkin. I'll check it out, I'm in the same situation.

This link from the website mentioned above seems to have some general information about the UK.

http://whileabroad.com/adoption/?page_id=81

Hi

We adopted our daughter from China in 2008 as permanent residents.
Happy to help with any info that I can and based on our experience I can say that it's definitely possible to adopt while in Canada!

Do get in touch.

Vicky

Hi Vicki

we moved to Vancouver 2010 and we are now in the process of starting our second adoption from China, I would really be grateful for any help with regards to how this works when you are residents here, yet british Citizens.

thank you

Hi Angie

Haven't been on the board for a while so it was lucky that I saw you message! Best to contact me by message and we can then discuss in more depth.

Vicky

Hi Angie

Tried to reply to your PM but it was blocked. Please check your settings or send me your email so I can respond!

Vicky

Hi Vicky

sorry, think i have sorted profile now, would you mind trying again?