South Korea


Fees

Total Cost: $25,075-$35,355 (approximate cost for two people traveling)
Bethany Fees: $5,400-$10,250 (vary by Bethany branch)
South Korea Country Fee: $14,175 for families who travel; $16,705 for escort option
South Korea Travel: $4,000-$6,000
Miscellaneous: $1,500 -$2,400

CATEGORIES OF FEES

1. Bethany Fees: $5,400-$10,250 (vary by Bethany branch)
These fees include the:
      • Formal Application Fee
      • Home Study Fee: due at the completion of the Home Study
      • Program Fee/Administrative Fee: due at Home Study completion
      • Post­-Placement Services Fee: due dates vary by branch

2. South Korea Country Fee: $16,705 or $14,175
      • Due at Referral: $16,705 for the escort option; $14,175 for families who travel

3. South Korea Travel Costs: $4,000-$6,000 (approximate costs for 2 people)
      • Travel from the U.S. to/from Seoul, South Korea: $1,000-$2,000 per person
      • 4-7 Days in South Korea: $1,000–$1,500 per person (includes: hotels, flights, and sightseeing)

4. Miscellaneous Fees: $1,500-$2,400
      • Immigration and Naturalization Service filing of orphan petition (I 600A): $670
      • Plus fingerprinting: $80
      • County court processing: (varies by state)

For more information about Bethany's South Korea program, please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, e-mail us at bcsinternational@bethany.org, or fill out our contact form.