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Traveling to China is the easiest part of the adoption process.
With EAC, all you have to do is show up! EAC assists in all your travel arrangements. From Airline
tickets to hotel reservations, EAC is right on top of it. Upon arriving in China, families traveling
are greeted by Mr. Zhou (Joe). Families travel to China in groups of 8 – 10 families. Mr. Zhou will
assist you through your entire adoption process, including paperwork and translations. Mr. Zhou will
also serve as your guide in sightseeing and shopping, so your new family can experience the unique
culture of China.
EAC families preparing to travel will receive the EAC China Travel Guidebook which is a comprehensive
guidebook that contains information on traveling to China, packing suggestions, the visa application
information and paperwork, and post-adoption requirements.
Embassy Paperwork
The following is a list of paperwork that all parents must take with them when traveling to China in
order to obtain their child’s visa. Mr. Zhou will assist adoptive families in completing this
paperwork while in China.
1. Copy of complete dossier file
2. The I-600 (blue form, from CIS)
3. Child’s medical form
4. Most recent pay stub
5. I-171H – Cabled to Guangzhou, China
6. Two (2) extra Passport photos of each parent
7. Affidavit by Adoptive Parent (2)
8. Home study Addendum listing any household changes (i.e. employment, residency, etc.)
9. Proof of re-fingerprinting completion
Packing Tips
There are several items that EAC suggests that families take with them when they travel
to China for both parents and their child. Below is an abbreviated version of the list. For a
more complete list, please read the Travel Guidebook sent to you by EAC with the acceptance
of a referral.
Sleepers
Outfits
'Onesies'
Socks
Sweater and hat and/or bonnet
Several Baby/Receiving blankets
Diaper Bag (bring plenty of plastic bags to dispose of dirty diapers)
Three (3) to four (4) baby bottles that use disposable inserts
Lacto-free of soy based powdered infant formula
Snuggly
Tylenol and decongestant for child/infant (consult your physician)
Clothing for parents, 4 – 7 days worth. Laundry service is available at hotel.
Camera
Infant food/cereal
Pacifiers
EAC suggests you talk to families who have recently returned from China for their
recommendations.
 Please call Chris Kelland, Aubrey or Karla Whelan for a reference
at (800) 533-0098.
What to Leave Behind...
Anything you would hate to lose
Expensive looking jewelry
Irreplaceable family objects
All unnecessary credit cards
Upon Your Return...
EAC suggests you read the following document of things to complete once you have returned
home with your child.
It discusses topics such as obtaining an American Birth Certificate, Social Worker and
Parental Post Placement reports, getting your child a Social Security Card and more...
Returning Home to the USA - China - Word Document
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