Intercountry adoption: Scotland's guide for international adoption
This guidance offers detailed information about Intercountry Adoption processes for adoption practitioners and prospective adopters in Scotland. The document should be used as guidance only. It is strongly recommended that users seek independent legal advice on adoption law and processes.
9. Useful contacts and weblinks
For any outstanding questions not covered by this guidance document, please contact the Scottish Government ICA team at the following email address:
Scottish Government: intercountryadoption@gov.scot
If you have an ICA case or question that will require handling by the Welsh Government, Northern Irish Executive or UK Government, please get in touch with them using the contact details listed below:
UK Government: darlington.ica@education.gov.uk
Welsh Government: PlantSynDerbynGofal@llyw.cymru
Northern Ireland Government: Intercountry.Adoption@health-ni.gov.uk
If you have an immigration query, please contact the UK Government Visas and Immigration department directly to discuss this further via:
Web link: Home Page - UKVI
Please note, each enquiry costs £2.74 (GBP). This cost includes an initial email plus any follow-up emails you send relating to the same enquiry. A credit or debit card is needed to use this service. Payment details are entered before sending the message, but no charges apply until the message has been sent. A reply is anticipated within five working days.
There are various websites which may be useful when researching ICA and finding out more information pertaining to a case. Please find some useful webpages below:
Citizen’s Advice Scotland: Legal system information
Adoption UK Scotland (AUK): AUK Information and Support service
Court of Session: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
National Records Scotland: NRS Contact form
Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption (AFKA) Scotland: AFKA Scotland
Exception Request process in Scotland: Exception process for restricted countries
Find a solicitor in Scotland: Finding and using a Solicitor
Find your local authority: Scottish local government
Step-by-step good practice guide on international kinship care: CFAB International Kinship Care Guide
Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB): CFAB | UK Branch of International Social Services
Phone: 020 7735 8941 (open Mon-Fri, 10:00-15:30), operated by Intercountry Caseworkers and Social Workers who support professionals with practical advice and guidance
Cases can also be referred through the Advice Line or info@cfab.org.uk
List of Restricted Countries for ICA in Scotland: Exception process - Adoption - special restrictions: list of countries - gov.scot