Are uncles prioritized in adopting a child in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 5 of the Law on Adoption in 2010 stipulating order of priority in the selection of substitute families in Vietnam as follows: 1. The order of priority in the selection of substitute families is as follows: a/ Step father, step mother, natural aunt or uncle of the adopted person; b/ Vietnamese citizens permanently residing in the country; c/ Foreigners permanently residing in Vietnam; d/ Vietnamese citizens settling abroad; e/ Foreigners permanently residing abroad. 2. In case more than one person of the same priority rank seek to adopt a person, adoption shall be considered and settled for the person with the best nurturing, care and education conditions. As regulations above, you are the child's uncle so you are allowed to adopt him/her. In case more than one person of the same priority rank want to adopt a child, adoption shall be considered and settled for the person with the best nurturing, care and education conditions.