One parent must travel to China for approximately a two-week stay. If only one parent is traveling to China, he or she is required to have power of attorney authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or one of the Chinese Consulates General in the U.S. During this time the adoption is completed and the child obtains a passport, medical examination, and a visa. The physician completing the examination must be approved of by the U.S. embassy or consulate.
Be prepared to pay adoption fees charged by the Chinese authorities. These fees go toward such items as - authentication of documents, translations, service fees, and issuance of the Chinese-notarized certificate approving the adoption, and birth certificate.
It is also customary for the institution that cared for your child prior to adoption to charge a fee for the cost of raising the child in China. Be prepared for a cost of $3000 to $5000 USD.
Check the adoption services contract that you signed at the beginning of the adoption process. There should be an itemized listing of expenses related to adoption costs.
