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Mozambique

Mozambique
Republic of Mozambique

Hague Convention Participation

Hague Adoption Convention Country?
No
Are Intercountry Adoptions between this country and the United States possible?
Intercountry adoptions are not currently possible between Mozambique and the United States.
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Hague Convention Information

Mozambique is not a party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention or Convention.

While domestic adoption by U.S. citizens living in Mozambique is possible, intercountry adoption (taking the child to reside in a foreign country while still a minor) is not possible.  Under Mozambique’s laws, the adopted child must reside with the parents in Mozambique until reaching 18 years of age. 

U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from Mozambique should contact the adoption authority of Mozambique to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parents living in Mozambique who would like to adopt a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Mozambique’s adoption authority. See contact information below.

Please visit the Department of State’s country page for more information on travelling to Mozambique and U.S. Embassy Maputo’s website for information on consular services.

Contact Information

Mozambique’s Adoption Authority
Instituto Nacional da Accão Social
Departamento da Crianca (Social Services National Directorate, Children’s Department)
21 Consiglieri Pedroso Rd, Maputo, Mocambique 1100
Tel:  +258 21 350300/301 064
Internet:Instituto Nacional da Accão Social

Embassy of Mozambique
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique 
1525 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC  20036 
Tel: 202-293-7146 ext. 224 and 230
Fax: 202-835-0245
Email: [email protected]
Internet: usa.embamoc.gov.mz

Mozambique also has a consulate in New York City. 

U.S. Embassy in Mozambique
Avenida Kenneth Kaunda 193
Maputo, Mozambique
Tel: + (258) 21 49 2797
Fax: + (258) 21 49 0448
Email: [email protected]
Internet: mz.usembassy.gov

Office of Children’s Issues
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
SA-17
Washington, DC 20520
Tel:  1-888-407-4747
E-mail:  [email protected]
https://adoption.state.gov

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For questions about a pending Form I-600A application, Form I-600 petition or related supplement:
USCIS
Tel:  1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-913-275-5480 (local)
Fax:1-913-214-5808
Email: [email protected]

For other USCIS-related questions:
USCIS Contact Center
1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
Internet: uscis.gov

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Maputo
Avenida Marginal, 5467
Telephone
+(258) 840958000
Emergency
+(258) 855911911 or (+258) 840958000
Fax
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Email
[email protected]
Website
https://mz.usembassy.gov/

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