Why Intended Parents Choose Georgia Country
Discover why thousands of couples from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the US choose Georgia as their trusted surrogacy destination.
Embark on a legally protected, world-class surrogacy journey in the Republic of Georgia. Since 2011, Georgia has offered one of the world's most supportive legal frameworks for international intended parents, granting automatic parental rights from birth with no court orders or adoption required. Our comprehensive, compassionate programs combine state-of-the-art IVF clinics, fully screened surrogates, and complete legal support to help you create your happy family safely and affordably.
Discover why thousands of couples from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the US choose Georgia as their trusted surrogacy destination.
Georgian law has explicitly protected intended parents since 2011. Under Article 143 of the Law on Health Care, you are recognized as the sole legal parents on the birth certificate from birth. The surrogate mother has zero legal or parental rights to the child, ensuring a worry-free process.
Save up to 70% compared to surrogacy programs in the United States. Our all-inclusive, transparent packages cover top-tier IVF clinics, surrogate compensation, comprehensive prenatal care, and delivery in modern maternity hospitals with absolutely zero hidden fees.
No pre-parentage court orders, special committee approvals, or post-birth adoption proceedings are required. Once the birth certificate is issued by the Civil Registry (usually within 5-10 days of birth), you can immediately apply for your baby's passport and travel home safely.
A clear, regulated, and supportive legal framework ensures complete peace of mind for international intended parents.
The legal framework governing assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in Georgia is exceptionally clear and favorable for international intended parents. Under Article 143 of the Law of Georgia on Health Care (enacted in 2011), gestational surrogacy and egg/sperm donation are fully legal, regulated, and supported by the state.
• Automatic Legal Parentage
Intended parents are recognized as the sole, automatic legal parents of the child from the moment of conception. No court orders, special committee approvals, or post-birth adoption proceedings are required.
• No Rights for Surrogate Mother
Under Article 143, the surrogate mother (and any egg/sperm donor) has explicitly zero parental rights to the child. The surrogate mother cannot be recognized as a parent and has no legal right to keep the child after birth.
• Direct Birth Certificate Registration
Your names are placed directly on the child's birth certificate as the mother and father. There is absolutely no mention of surrogacy, egg donation, or the surrogate mother on the official document.
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to your surrogacy journey in Georgia.
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation to discuss your needs, review medical history, and explain the programs. We then match you with a fully-screened surrogate mother and/or egg donor from our extensive database. All surrogates undergo rigorous medical, psychological, and background checks.
Drafting and signing of clear legal contracts that secure your parental rights and outline the responsibilities of all parties. These contracts are prepared in accordance with Georgian law and are notarized. We also assist with translating and preparing all required documents.
The IVF procedure is performed at a state-of-the-art clinic in Tbilisi. Embryos are created using the intended parents' gametes or donor gametes, and are then transferred to the surrogate mother. Any remaining high-quality embryos are cryopreserved for future use.
Once pregnancy is confirmed, the surrogate mother receives comprehensive prenatal care, regular medical checkups, and emotional support. We provide you with constant medical updates, ultrasound reports, and video calls, ensuring you are fully involved in every milestone of the pregnancy.
The baby is delivered in a modern maternity hospital in Tbilisi. Following birth, the Civil Registry issues the official birth certificate within 5-10 days, naming only the intended parents. We then assist you with preparing the documentation for your home country's embassy to secure your baby's passport and travel home safely.
Save up to 70% compared to US surrogacy with complete financial transparency and guaranteed programs.
Gestational surrogacy in Georgia is exceptionally cost-effective, with all-inclusive programs typically ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 USD. This represents a fraction of the cost of similar programs in the United States or Canada, where expenses can easily exceed $150,000. Georgia's lower cost of living and highly competitive medical sector allow us to offer world-class medical care and generous surrogate compensation at an affordable price.
• IVF & Medical Procedures
All clinical fees, embryo creation, ICSI, PGT-A testing (if selected), and embryo transfers.
• Surrogate Compensation & Care
Generous monthly allowance, maternity clothing, housing support, and post-birth compensation.
• Legal & Administrative Support
Contract drafting, notary fees, translation, birth registration, and comprehensive embassy exit support.
• Prenatal Care & Maternity Delivery
All prenatal checkups, medications, ultrasounds, and delivery in a premium private maternity hospital.
Find detailed answers to the most common questions about surrogacy in Georgia country.
Yes, gestational surrogacy and egg/sperm donation have been 100% legal, regulated, and supported by Georgian law since 2011. Under national statutes, the surrogate mother has explicitly zero parental rights, and intended parents are registered directly on the birth certificate as the sole legal parents of the child.
Under current laws, surrogacy is available exclusively to heterosexual couples who are legally married or cohabiting for at least one year. Intended parents must also provide medical documentation of infertility or an inability to carry a pregnancy safely.
In June 2023, the Georgian government proposed a draft bill to restrict commercial surrogacy to Georgian citizens. However, this bill has not been passed, and its discussion has been repeatedly postponed (most recently in mid-2025/2026). Surrogacy for foreign intended parents remains fully legal, operational, and safe under the existing legal framework.
The intended parents acquire legal parentage automatically at birth. Within 5-10 days of birth, the Civil Registry issues the child's birth certificate naming only the intended parents. You can then immediately apply for your baby's passport at your home country's embassy in Tbilisi to travel home safely.
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