TPROCEDURES AND CRITERIA
FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION IN INDONESIA


I. The Sayap Ibu Jakarta Foundation is a non-profit social organization provides child adoption services based on the Decision of the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia No. 23/HUK/KM/1982 and the Decision of the Governor the Head of Special Capital City of Jakarta Province No. D.III-7817/a/8/1976.
 The licensee is valid for domestic and intercountry adoption.

II. The Criteria for Prospective Parent

1. Minimum age limits; wife 30 years and husband 45 years and Maximum limits are 40 and 55 years.

2. Married for at least 5 years as indicated in the marriage certificate and meet the further requirements:
a. Having no child (statement letter issued by an obstetrician of a physician appointed by the Department of Health).
b. Having one full child, or
c. Having one adopted child and having no full child.
For points (a), (b) and (c) supporting legal documents as well as assessment results of the social worker responsible for writing the social report must be enclosed.

3. To prove for the court, that you have been staying and working in Indonesia for at least 2 years based on a statement letter issued by governmental head of Sub district and Head of Immigration Office, and statement letter from the Embassy/Consulate of the origin country in Indonesia.

4. Belief in God.
5. The prospective parent must appear in court.
6. Letter of statement that the prospective adopted will be registered to have an education and health insurance.

III. The Court Requires

A. 1. To adopting an Indonesian child required Letter of approval from the Embassy/Consulate of the origin country in Indonesia.
2. Marriage Certificate.
3. Birth Certificate.
4. Birth Certificate of previous child.
5. References of the close relatives from both sides (such as parents, brothers or sisters).
Those documents (2 to 5) must be authenticated by the Embassy/Consulate of the origin country in Indonesia and the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate of the origin country.

B. 1. a. Medical Statement on the result of a medical check-up from the Government of hospital (original).
b. Letter of statement from Gynecologist regarding involuntary childlessness from the government hospital (original).
c. Psychological study from appointed psychologist.

2. Letter of income statement and should be acknowledged by the Embassy/Consulate of the origin country.

3. Letter of good conduct from the NATIONAL POLICE HEADQUARTER for both husband and wife (original).

4. 3 (three) pieces of photo (4 x 3 cm).

5. Letter of statement that they will contact the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate at the future country of residence (seal Rp. 6.000,-) and should be acknowledged by the Embassy of the origin country.

6. Letter of Motivation for adopting an Indonesia child (seal Rp. 6.000,-) and should be acknowledged by the Embassy of the origin country.

7. Statement Letter of Domicile , issued by the Embassy/Consulate of the origin country, and

8. Statement Letter of Domicile, issued by the Regional Administration (The Office of the Chief Village / Kantor Kelurahan). A statement letter of domicile from the RT (Rukun Tetangga) and to be acknowledged by the Chief RW (Rukun Warga) is a must to complete the application to the Chief Village.

9. Copy of the Passport (all pages) and KITAS.

10. A letter is required from the Embassy/Consulate of the country of origin, stating that the child will be allowed to enter the country after the adoption is legalized by a court decree. Under the adoption legislation an adopted child becomes such as a biological child of the adopted parent.

IV. Translation of the Documents

All documents in foreign language must be translated by a sworn translator.
 
IV. Home Visits Fee

For the applicants who are staying outside Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi), Home Visits Expenses will be charged to the applicant, and who are staying around Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi), will be charged only for the transportation fee.

V. Registration Fee for the Adoption Case and the issuance of the Court Decree will be charged to the applicant.

VI. Administration Fee

The adoption administration fee will be charges reasonably and should be the paid through directly to the Cashier/the Adoption Coordinator/the Social Worker.