Georgia

 Available programs

  • Live birth egg donation surrogacy
  • Own egg surrogacy
  • Double-donation surrogacy
  • Frozen embryo shipped surrogacy
  • Double-journey surrogacy (program with 2 surrogates)
  • HIV patient possible but has an extra charge

Legal framework

  • Surrogacy is legal in Georgia under Article 143 of the Law on Health Care (1997), permitting embryo transfer via extracorporeal fertilization. Intended parents are recognized as legal parents at birth, with the surrogate mother holding no parental rights.
  • A notarized surrogacy contract is mandatory, requiring the surrogate mother’s personal presence. Supporting documents include medical confirmation, proof of the intended parents’ relationship (marriage or cohabitation), and identification.
  • Both forms are permitted, governed by the principle of contractual freedom under the Georgian Civil Code, allowing financial arrangements based on mutual agreement.
  • A surrogate must, according to law, follow all medical instructions given by the medical staff. Surrogates must have at least one own child.
  • A genetic link between the intended parents and the embryo is not mandatory for surrogacy in Georgia

Eligible

  • Hetero-married and non-married couples, being in a marriage or in a relationship at least one year before starting the journey.
  • Medical indication for egg donation and surrogacy is requested

Birth certificate

  • The intended parents are listed on the child’s Birth Certificate. The surrogate mother or donor cannot be named as a parent.
  • Issued in 10-15 days.

Exit procedure timelines

  • Exit procedure depends on each embassy and the country of residence of the parents. Approximately up to 6 weeks from delivery until the passport of the baby
  • Based on Georgian regulations baby is not granted with Georgian passport or citizenship unless the home country declines to grant a child a citizenship/passport

Egg donation (Anonymous/Non-Anonymous)

  • Anonymous, parents do not know the name or last name of the egg donor but can see adulthood photos available in their profiles.

Surrogate matching period

  • From 3-5 months

Insurance

  • Since 2022 Insurance for surrogates and babies born through surrogacy has been available in the country, created by GS consulting founder in collaboration with the insurance company “medi L”.

Useful hints (Questions to ask before starting)

  • What are the success rates?
  • how well is the law regulated?
  • Is the medical team multi-language?
  • Is the destination safe?
  • Is it affordable?
  • What is the feedback from IPs?
  • What embassies are in Tbilisi?
  • Is a Georgian passport granted?

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