Adopting a child in South Africa is not as easy as it is in other countries. The process can be long and complicated, so you’ll need to be prepared.
The first step is to get the documentation done. You’ll need to visit the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website and fill out an application for a child’s residence permit. You’ll also need to provide a copy of your ID, proof of income, employment verification, and proof of residence.
Once you complete these steps, you will have to wait for approval before going on with the next step. This process can take up to 6 months or more depending on how many applications are being processed by the DHA.
The next step is getting approved by an adoption agency in South Africa. There are several agencies that specialize in international adoptions, and they all have their own requirements for applying which include submitting all necessary information about yourself, your family situation, your home life, your financial situation, and more.
Step 4: Home Study Once you have been approved by an adoption agency in South Africa, it is time to move on to a home study. This is a process that all international adopters must go through which includes gathering information about yourself and your family situation and some background information about the country you are adopting from. This process is done through an adoption agency and can take anywhere from three to six months to complete. Once a home study is approved, it is time for an interview with adoptive parents.
