Philippines


Fees

Total Cost: $17,200-$24,950 (for 2 people traveling)
    Bethany Fees: $5,400-$10,250 (vary by Bethany branch)
    Philippines Country Fee: $6,300
    Philippines Travel: $4,000-$6,000 (approximate cost)
    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. Philippines Country Fee: $6,300
    • $200 Dossier Fee: due at dossier submission
    • $6,100 Remaining Country Fee: due at referral

3. Philippines Travel Costs: $4,000-$6,000 (approximate costs for 2 people)
    • Travel from the U.S. to/from Manila: $1,500-$2,500 per person
    • 5-7 Days in the Philippines: $1,000-$1,500 per person

4. Miscellaneous Fees: $1,500-$2,400
    • Immigration and Naturalization Service filing of orphan petition (I 800A): $670
    • Plus fingerprinting: $80
    • County court processing: (varies by state)
    • Certified copies of birth certificates: $40 (varies by state)
    • Certified copies of marriage certificate: $20 (varies by state)
    • Doctor’s appointments and immunizations: $160
    • Passport photos: $40

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