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International adoption: the Quebec process, step by step

Adopting abroad is not buying a service: it is a supervised process with open countries, accredited agencies and an order of steps that cannot be skipped.

⚠ Immigration thresholds and programs change fast — check the date

This page describes the general structure of the system, which stays stable. But exact thresholds, fees, and specific program statuses can change within weeks. Before relying on a specific figure or date below, confirm the current status on Quebec.ca or Canada.ca.

Check before acting

Adopting abroad is not buying a service: it is a supervised process with open countries, accredited agencies and an order of steps that cannot be skipped.

You cannot deal directly with the foreign country

The provincial central authority frames the process, with accredited agencies per country. A child offered through an unauthorised intermediary puts the adoption at risk of refusal.

Official sources

Sources: Quebec — international adoption (https://www.quebec.ca/en/family-and-support-for-individuals/adoption); IRCC — adopted children (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/adopted-children.html). Checked September 20, 2026 — amounts, deadlines and fees are not reproduced here: confirm with the official source.

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