Immigrant visas

Adoption in Lithuania

According to adoption law in Lithuania, foreign adoptions are legally allowed.  In practice, however, the Lithuanian government closely scrutinizes any adoptions of Lithuanian orphans by foreigners.

Please note that beginning the week of April 06, 2009 immigrant visas will be processed at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Prospective parents should contact the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius by telephone (370) 5 266 5600, or by e-mail to ConSec@state.gov to arrange an appointment.

For a list of documents to bring with you to the Embassy in Vilnius click here for non Hague adoptions. Click here  for Hague convention adoptions.

For more detailed information regarding the adoption process in Lithuania, please refer to our Adoption Fact Sheet.

For more information regarding citizenship and immigration procedures for internationally-adopted children, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.