CCCWA Temporary Hold On Processing Intercountry Adoptions

According to a November 17, 2020 update from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues:

In recent discussions with the China Center for Children’s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA), Chinese officials indicated that CCCWA continues their current policy to not process intercountry adoptions of children from social welfare institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in other countries. They stated this policy is needed to ensure the health and safety of those children.

The Office of Children’s Issues is working closely with the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to seek further clarification from the Chinese government. We realize this information and policy continues to have an impact on hundreds of families and potential adoptees in China.  We will remain actively engaged with the Chinese government on this issue and provide updates as they become available.

New Delhi, India: 7 day domestic travel quarantine no longer required

According to the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, the 7 day quarantine requirement for domestic travel no longer exists.  However, travelers are advised to keep monitoring the Government of India information on the website in case the policies change.

Quarantine requirements vary by state in India, travelers will need to research and confirm the quarantine(s) required for any state(s) they plan to visit within the country.  Review the U.S. Department of State travel advisories before planning any international travel, and keep in mind that all travel information is subject to change.