Adopting overseas

[WeeNoggi]

Has anyone done this?

According to local laws, DH and I can adopt here. I find the prospect thrilling & slightly terrifying to be honest.

Do you know people who have managed to do this? Better yet - managed to gain UK citizenship afterwards?

Feels like we're doing things the wrong way round - trying to get approval and (UK) paperwork processed after we have a child who is legally our responsibility.

Yes, I know quite a few here too. I know a lady who went down this road shortly before me and whose daughter was born in Malaysia, had their first application for a British Passport declined. It was only when her husband received another posting and they needed to leave Singapore they got the application approved. I must admit I don't know any other mums here with children from Malaysia.
I would be very interested to talk to you oldnew if you by any chance have adopted a Singaporean child. DS is and I am confused re NS:)

Yes, I have a Singaporean son and it is an issue. Pm me your email address and I'll tell you what the Ministry told me.

Good evening,

I have just followed this thread. My wife and I are just starting to look at options for Uk expats looking to adopt. Through my searches it seems as though a lot of options are instantaneously ruled out without a uk based homestudy. Are there other options? Can someone point us in the right direction. It all seems daunting!!

Which country are you in? Rules differ depending! I can help about with your options if you are in Singapore but not much else!