Age Requirements: Under a Ukrainian law which came into effect on October 4, 2011 prospective adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old, and at least 15 years older than the adopted child (the 45-year maximum age difference requirement has been eliminated. This means that there is NO upper age limit for adoptive parents in Ukraine). 

In case of adoption of an 18-year old child, the minimum age difference between the adopted child and the adopting parent must be at least 18 years. 

If only one of the adoptive parents complies with these age requirements, the adoption can be completed in the eligible parent's name only (classified as IR4 visa type).  If the child is being adopted by a relative, the age difference is not considered.

Marriage Requirements: You must be married in order to be eligible to adopt from Ukraine. Single parent adoption is not permitted.

Adoption Services International is a consulting firm providing consultation to families in the US and Ukraine to assist them with the Ukrainian adoption process. ASI does not make placements. In Ukraine only the government makes adoption placements. ASI is not an adoption agency, facilitator, nor intermediary assisting in the placement, selection and/or matching of adoptive parents with birth parents or children. ASI does not representing itself as such, nor does it offer such services, nor receive payment for such services. ASI conducts no services that are defined as Adoption Services under the Universal Accreditation Act.