Stepchild Adoption â France (Code civil + surrogacy ban + 2021 recognition) ðŦð·
Code civil Article 16-7 surrogacy ban + 2021 Bioethics Law + Hague adoption · Mission Adoption Internationale + tribunaux + ÃĐtat civil · Hague intercountry adoption + 2021 surrogacy recognition (transcription only)
France (Code civil + surrogacy ban + 2021 recognition) is governed by Mission Adoption Internationale + tribunaux + ÃĐtat civil â France bans surrogacy domestically â 2021 Bioethics Law allows foreign PBO transcription.
Partner network: DSDW Thailand, US State Department, UK CAFCASS, AU DSS, HCCH HQ, Hague 1993 Central Authorities in 105 countries.
France (Code civil + surrogacy ban + 2021 recognition) legal framework: Code civil Article 16-7 surrogacy ban + 2021 Bioethics Law + Hague adoption â enforced by Mission Adoption Internationale + tribunaux + ÃĐtat civil · program Hague intercountry adoption + 2021 surrogacy recognition (transcription only). France bans surrogacy domestically â 2021 Bioethics Law allows foreign PBO transcription.
Cross-border path: eligibility â home study/medical â matching/PBO â court order â post-placement + citizenship.
Stepchild Adoption takes 120-365 working days at 125,000-285,000 āļāļēāļ.
Adoption â 280+ Hague 1993 + domestic cases closed 2015-2025 (>95% placement success).
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Map Code civil Article 16-7 surrogacy ban + 2021 Bioethics Law + Hague adoption
Eligibility + Central Authority requirements + timing under Mission Adoption Internationale + tribunaux + ÃĐtat civil.
- 2
Documentation
Standards-compliant docs under Hague intercountry adoption + 2021 surrogacy recognition (transcription only) + Article 17 dual agreement.
- 3
Court / PBO
Court Order / PBO via Mission Adoption Internationale + tribunaux + ÃĐtat civil.
- 4
Cert + legalisation
Article 23 Certificate + MFA + embassy legalisation.
- 5
Post-placement
Post-placement reports + citizenship + ongoing compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Which law in France (Code civil + surrogacy ban + 2021 recognition)?
Code civil Article 16-7 surrogacy ban + 2021 Bioethics Law + Hague adoption
Governing body?
Mission Adoption Internationale + tribunaux + ÃĐtat civil
Covered program?
Hague intercountry adoption + 2021 surrogacy recognition (transcription only)
Country-specific notes?
France bans surrogacy domestically â 2021 Bioethics Law allows foreign PBO transcription.
Timeline?
120-365 working days.
Legalisation chain?
Central Authority â MFA â Embassy + Article 23 Certificate (Hague 1993).
Mutual recognition?
Hague 1993 + 1980 â automatic recognition within 105/103 parties.