[Dearonebaby]

Jen, China is about 5k less expensive I would say.. at least. I think that is why so many try to do china. China, last time I checked was around 16k, I can't remember if that was total or not... Taiwan is about 21k to 25k. The fees for Taiwan would come at you much quicker than China because you will pay your app fee with application at first... some charge $500 most charge 1k to 2k to start and get you on their list. The next would be the referral fee which is usually your first big big chunk around 7k that could happen within 3 weeks to 3 months depending on the agency and how quickly their referrals are happening...which sex child you wish to adopt and what age group. Then the last amount of 7k-8k will be a couple weeks before you travel usually which is only 3-6 months after you get your referral.. then you have your 3k-5k for travel a month from that point.. so you have dropped your 21k -25k within a shorter period of time.... When we signed on for Taiwan.. we got a referral within 1 month, then we got our final ruling within 5 months, so our total was 6-7 months from beginning to end. China from what I hear and correct me all if I am wrong.. I have heard it is a year on the waiting list and then a possible year in the pick up process. So there you have it. Taiwan does move fast and does cost a little more but it comes down to time or extra cost when comparing these countries.
Sarah k.