In order to bring your child home, you should expect one three week trip, which includes time in Burundi and Kenya. You are also likely to travel 9 to 12 months after receiving your referral. Adoptions are completed under Burundian law prior to the arrival of the adoptive parents.
You will spend your first two weeks in Burundi getting to know your child. You will also sightsee and meet with the Central Authority. Accommodations in Bujumbura vary from resort settings to small guest homes. French and English are widely spoken.
The second part of your trip is spent in Nairobi, Kenya, obtaining your child’s U.S.-required medical exam and immigrant visa. You will be accompanied by an in-country representative in both countries throughout your stay.