A foreign adoption is when the child lives in another country before the adoption and moves or is to move to Germany as a result of the adoption. The nationality of the child and your own nationality are irrelevant.

The adoption can take place abroad, but also in Germany. However, it is usually pronounced in the country of origin.
Adoptions carried out in Germany also count as foreign adoptions if the child has only come to Germany in the last 2 years before the application is made and the adopting parents live in Germany.

During the entire process, you will be accompanied by a placement office that will advise and support you. If you wish, the placement office will also be there for you after the adoption procedure has been completed. After the adoption, the countries of origin usually want to be informed about the children's lives in the form of development reports. The placement agency will also discuss this with you.