At least one parent must be present for this portion of the process. However, in order to have the adoption final in Moldova, both parents must then see the child prior to finalization of the adoption in Moldova. Following the Adoption Hearing in Moldova, there is a fifteen business day waiting period. After this, the documents are translated and a Moldovan passport is issued for the child. Families choosing to make only one trip can anticipate an in-country stay of about three weeks.
Families opting to make two trips can expect each trip to be approximately five days.
With travel, weekends, etc., we ask that families allow one week for travel. After the Moldova passport is issued, the family will attend an orphan investigation appointment with the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova. Following this appointment, the family must travel to Bucharest, Romania for a U.S. Embassy Medical Clinic appointment, followed by a visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Both of these appointments are usually conducted in the same day. Following issuance of the visa, the family may leave the country with their child.