Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship

To adopt from Bulgaria, at least one parent must be a U.S. citizen.

Age

Parents must be at least 25 years old and at least 15 years older than the child they plan to adopt. The youngest parent cannot be more than 50 years older than the child.

Marriage Status

Married couples and single applicants may adopt from Bulgaria. Bulgaria does not permit adoption by same-sex couples.

Criminal History

Applicants with documented history involving child abuse, violent offenses, domestic violence, or termination of parental rights are ineligible to adopt.

Health Conditions

Applicants must be in good health and free from serious, chronic transmissible diseases such as HIV, venereal disease, or tuberculosis, as well as other life-threatening conditions.

Income

Families must have an annual income of at least $30,000 and meet all financial requirements set by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the child to immigrate.

Children at Home

There are no requirements or limitations regarding the number of children in the household.

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