One or both parents may travel to China to complete their adoption. Parents usually travel with several other EAC families and many become life-long friends. One trip of about two weeks is required to complete the adoption. Accommodations in China includes 5 star hotels. Transportation, in-country airfare, guides, sightseeing and airport taxes, on the trip of a lifetime.

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). 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.

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.

1. The I-600 (blue form, from CIS) / I-800
2. Child’s medical form
3. Most recent pay stub
4. I-171H – Cabled to Guangzhou, China
5. Two (2) extra Passport photos of each parent
6. Affidavit by Adoptive Parent (2)
7. Home study Addendum listing any household changes (i.e. employment, residency, etc.)
8. Proof of re-fingerprinting completion

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 after 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 formula
• Tylenol and decongestant for child/infant (consult your physician)
• Clothing for parents, 4 – 7 days worth. Laundry service is available at hotel
• Camera
• Pacifiers

EAC suggests you talk to families who have recently returned from China for their recommendations

• Anything you would hate to lose
• Expensive looking jewelry
• Irreplaceable family objects
• All unnecessary credit cards

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