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Cost to Adopt from Russia

1.	Agency Fee For Families Thru International Adoption, Inc.'s services:		$5,800
	$200 due with application, for review and counsel $2,800 due with submission of authenticated dossier $2,800 due with acceptance of a referral
2.	International Fee
	Includes: dossier translations and notarization in Russia; post-placement reports translation and notarization in Russia; orphanage donation; final document translation in Russia (court decree, adoption certificate, etc.); visa processing for your child; registration of your child's adoption with the Russian Ministry; processing fees, overhead expenses and staff expenses in Russia (including interpreter, FTIA Russia staff's salaries, renting office space, phone, utilities).
3.	Travel
	The first trip is estimated to be 5-7 days and the second trip is estimated to be for 14-20 days. On occasion during the second trip the ten-day waiting period may be waived, shortening the trip to 9-14 days.
	If married, both parents must travel on first and second trips
	First Trip
	This will include travel for two parents to Russia, including all airfare, lodging, ground transportation costs, and Russia visa fees for traveling parents. If orphanage is outside of the city limits, there will be an additional charge for transportation. The travel expenses must be paid before traveling to Russia.
	Second Trip
	This includes travel for two parents to Russia, including all airfare, lodging, ground transfer transportation costs, Russia visa fees for traveling parents, U.S. visa fee for the adopted child, and the U.S. Embassy medical exam for the child. This will also include the price of the plane ticket for one adopted child 2 years or under. For older children, the prices of the plane ticket increases. If orphanage is outside of the city limits, there will be an additional charge for transportation. The travel expenses must be paid before traveling to Russia.

Due to the unique circumstances of two trips to Russia, costs varying from region to region, and currency fluctuations, we do not itemize fees and expenses for Russia on our website. To obtain current information, please contact our office by calling toll free at 888-797-9900.

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Other costs will include:

1. Home study: Generally, the cost will be between $1,000 and $2,000 depending on the agency you choose and your state of residence. It is possible that the costs for some states may exceed these amounts.
2. CIS fees - $670 I-600A filing fee, plus $80 per adult for biometrics/fingerprinting. 
3. After securing the documents to be included in your Russian dossier, you will send them to your Secretary of State's office to have an apostille affixed to them. The cost of having an apostille affixed to a document varies. Some states charge no fee, and some may charge as much as $25 per document.
4. Cost of medical evaluation by 8 different medical specialists (done either in Russia or in the US in accordance with region requirements). Approximate cost is $1,000 per person in Russia; cost in the US varies based on the doctors' rates.
5. Russia currently requires four post-placement reports: 2 the first year after the adoption, 1 post-placement report the second year and 1 the third year. The cost of the post-placement reports may be included in your original fee to your home study agency. If not, post-placement reports generally cost anywhere from $100-$300 each. Additional post-placement reports may be requested.
6. Costs of independent medical exam for review of referral information.
7. There may be additional costs after your adoption to register or readopt your child according to your State laws. To learn about your state laws visit: Child Welfare Information Gateway - Summary of Laws Regarding International Adoption.

We want to remind you that these fees are approximate. While Families Thru International Adoption's agency fee will not change during your adoption proceedings, all other costs are subject to change. Based on our experience, we do not expect any substantial change. The travel costs to and from Russia, and inside Russia, vary every trip depending on when and where in Russia you will adopt, the availability of hotels, etc. It is not expected that any of the other fees or expenses will be waived or reduced.