IAN can offer adoptions from different countries and locations. Different laws and regulations apply to each. Please select the country you are interested in from the right for additional information.
IAN will help guide you through the adoption process from beginning to end. With each step, we will direct you in completing a successful adoption to ultimately unite you and your child as a family!
IAN is here to help families with their adoption process from beginning to end. Here you will find information you may find useful in helping you with your adoption process, as well as tools to communicate with other IAN Families.
Travel in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Government requires Adoptive Parents to make two trips to Ethiopia for their adoption. Exceptions can be made if both parents are unable to travel for both trips.
Court Trip: Getting to Know Ethiopia
At IAN, we believe when adopting from any country, you are adopting a child as well the country. It is important to learn about the culture and life in that country. This first trip is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Ethiopia.
Itinerary for the Court Trip
Adoptive Parents will travel to Addis Ababa and will stay for a minimum of 3 days. Adoptive Parents will meet their child(ren) and attend court to give their consent for the adoption. Your first days in Addis Ababa will look something like this (always subject to change)
Day 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa. The Guest House will meet you at the airport and take you to the guest house. Most families will take the day/night to relax and rest after the long trip.
Day 2: Our IAN in country staff will meet with you, then will take you to meet your child(ren).
Day 3: You will visit your child(ren) and go out for an excursion to get to know Ethiopia.
Day 4: You will go to court. After court, you will meet with the birth family (if possible) and visit their child(ren).
Day 5: Adoptive Parents will visit their child(ren) and explore more of Ethiopia before departing for the U.S.
Embassy Trip: Getting to Know Your Child
On your second trip, it is finally time to pick up your child(ren). The child(ren) will stay with you the entire week, which will give you plenty of time to get to know each other. The average stay in Addis Ababa is five to seven days. Your days will look something like this: (always subject to change).
Day 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa. The Guest House will meet you at the airport and take you to the guest house. Most families take the day/night to relax and rest after the long trip.
Day 2: Our IAN representative will take you to pick up your child. Please take this opportunity to visit with the staff and caregivers and ask any questions you have about your child(ren).
Day 3: On this day you will have an Embassy interview so you can apply to get a VISA for your child. We try our best to schedule all families on the same day.
Day 4: Free day to travel or whatever your heart desires.
Day 5: Another free day for you, however, an IAN representative will be picking up your child's VISA.
Day 6: Time to go home with one or two in tow!
Accommodation: Addis View:
For the family's safety and for the convenience of the IAN staff and families, we work with one guest house in Addis Ababa, The Addis View. This guest house is very accommodating for IAN families. IAN will arrange all accommodations for families. We strive to have at least two families traveling at the same time to Ethiopia. At Addis View, families will have the opportunity to get to know one another.
About Addis View:
Addis View is located close to downtown and near Court and Embassy for your interviews. They love working with adoptive families and have loved working with IAN. Their accommodations include;
Airport pick up and drop off (7km from Bole International Airport).
Clean rooms with kitchenette, sitting areas and bathrooms (with tubs and hot water) in each room.
Accommodations for children of all ages.
Full restaurant and coffee shop, room service is available.
Wireless internet included at no extra cost (computers available in the lobby).
Generator for power outages.
Ample play space (inside and outside) for children of all ages.
Drivers available if you are interested in exploring Ethiopia.
Contact Information
Addis View Hotel (For the website click here)
PO Box 1485 Code 1110 Phone: 251-11-124-9766
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia FAX: 251-11-124-9765
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