Switzerland:  Decision to Close Intercountry Adoptions from the United States

The Swiss Federal Office of Justice reported on December 22, 2023, that Switzerland has suspended adoptions with the United States. Suspending means that no new adoptions cases will be approved between the United States and Switzerland.

The Office of Children’s Issues understands that the decision will not impact the completion of current dossiers.  Additionally, the Swiss Central Authority will continue to process relative adoptions. The Swiss Central Authority will review the situation on a case-by-case basis.

For information about how to proceed if your case is in process, please contact the Swiss Central Authority for intercountry adoption:

Office fédéral de la Justice
Unité Droit international privé
Bundesrain 20
CH-3003 BERNE
tel.: +41 (58) 463 88 64

adoption@bj.admin.ch
https://www.bj.admin.ch/bj/fr/home/gesellschaft/adoption.html