Both parents must travel to Russia to adopt their child. Upon arrival in Moscow, parents are picked up at the airport, taken to the hotel, and escorted through the entire process by an English speaking representative. After completion of your adoption, an EAC representative will take your family to the Embassy appointment to obtain your child's Visa. Parents are able to take 2 very large suitcases to check in and one carry on per person. EAC Travel Dept. in Moscow will assist you with all of your travel arrangements.

Consulate registration is required of all families adopting children from the country of Russia. Prior to leaving Russia, and after going to court to complete your adoption, you are required to go to the Russian Consulate and register your child or children.

There are several items that EAC recommends adoptive parents take with them to Russia. Below is an abbreviated version of that list:

The following documents must be notarized and/or certified and apostilled:
1. Notarized copies of the passport and Visa
2. Power of Attorney between husband & wife
3. Power converter - available at Radio Shack with extension
4. Tylenol and Benadryl
5. ZEBRA.COM Telephone calling card (available at most small stores or Kiosks in Moscow)
6. Camcorder and/or camera
7. Hot pot
8. Lead bag for film

There are also recommended items to take for the adopted child. Below is an abbreviated list:
1. 2-4 cans of powdered formula
2. Disposable diapers
3. Snuggly baby carrier
4. Baby thermometer
5. Diaper rash ointment
6. Oragel (for teething)

The following is a list of paperwork that all parents must take with them when they travel in order to obtain the child's visa:
1. The I-600 (blue form), one for each child adopted
2. Previous 3 years' tax forms with attached W-2's
3. Proof of employment / letter of verification dated within the last 6 months (notarized)
4. Notarized copy of home study
5. Original I-171 H & 2 notarized copies (with cable notice)
6. I-864 Affidavit of support (singles or in military only)
7. I-864A contract between sponsor & household member (married or military only)
8. Visa Fee - $400. each child & $670 each additional unrelated child (not biological siblings)

Phone: (712) 420-2852
Email: adopt@countrysidetravel.net

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 - Russia - Word Document

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