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Adoption in Singapore

What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in Singapore.

If you바카라 사이트™re not habitually resident in the UK, you will not be adopting under UK law. You바카라 사이트™ll need to follow the laws of the country where the adoption is taking place. See 바카라 사이트 for guidelines on adopting a child from overseas.

Singapore바카라 사이트™s requires a from the embassy or high commission of any foreigner wishing to adopt a child in Singapore.

We can only issue a letter similar to what the MSF requires if the host country is a signatory to the . Singapore is not a signatory, so we are unable to issue any such letter.

The British High Commission in Singapore is unable to give any further advice on adoptions. You should seek legal advice. on this.

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Published 25 May 2021
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