Surrogacy in Georgia

Over the past few years, Georgia has invested heavily in health care. The number of clinics and medical centers has increased. Georgia is currently one of the main centers of medical tourism, and the capital Tbilisi has a high demand for medical services.

Compared to other regions and countries, gestational surrogacy in Georgia is generally affordable. The total cost, including medical procedures, legal fees and compensation for getting pregnant, is generally more affordable, making surrogacy more accessible to a wide range of parents.

IVF treatment in Georgia

Surrogacy has been regulated in Georgia since 1997, and since then the country has become a welcoming place for expectant parents around the world through IVF, surrogacy and egg donation programs.

In IVF, a sperm and egg are fertilized in a laboratory and an embryo is formed. The embryos are monitored for 4−5 days under favorable conditions, and if everything goes according to the required conditions, the embryos are implanted into the surrogate’s uterus.

Surrogate mother in Georgia

Surrogate mothers in Georgia range in age from 20 to 42 years old. Each prospective surrogate undergoes extensive screening for viruses, sexually transmitted diseases, and hormone tests. An ultrasound confirms that the endometrium is normal and a healthy baby can be conceived.

Most Georgian surrogate mothers live in Tbilisi and its surroundings. To become a participant of the program, they must pass a long and strict selection process. In addition, they must give birth to at least one healthy child as a result of a successful pregnancy.

During the pregnancy, the surrogate lives with her family and leads a normal life. She visits the clinic regularly and monitors the progress of the pregnancy in accordance with the pregnancy management plan.

All standardized pregnancy tests are performed. Blood tests are also taken regularly to check your health. This is necessary for a successful delivery.

The success of IVF depends on individual characteristics. Age, genetics, the quality of sperm and eggs and the number of embryos transferred affect the success of IVF.

How long should a Georgia surrogate wait?

Although the waiting list has increased in recent times, we re proud of our "singleness without waiting" policy during surrogacy, first embryo transfers and transfers.

Surrogacy for HIV-positive intended parents

As a carrier of HIV, you should know that HIV is no longer incurable. HIV surrogacy in Georgia is a great option for all HIV-positive people to get the long-awaited satisfaction of having their own children.

The procedure is simple and straightforward. Prospective parents are asked to send the clinic, via e-mail, test results showing that no virus levels have been detected in the past six months. Acceptable virus levels are less than 40 copies/mL, less than 80 units/mL, or less than 1.6. Introduction. A high viral load is unacceptable until the patient receives treatment for at least three months, but after a certain period of treatment, the viral load becomes sufficient for inclusion in one of the clinic’s programs.

Once approved, the parents-to-be travel to Georgia, where a local infectious disease specialist conducts a second test. If the test results match those sent to the clinic, sperm can be donated to begin IVF. Although there is little chance of infection by molecular biology of washed sperm, all potential HIV-positive parents undergo sperm washing and molecular biology testing to ensure the safety of the surrogate and child.

Egg donation in Georgia

Egg and sperm donation is allowed in Georgia. Non-anonymous donation is also allowed in Georgia. Potential parents are shown a questionnaire with a photo of the donor and basic information.

Requirements for egg donors:

Legislation on surrogacy and egg donation

According to the law, a child born as a result of surrogacy or egg donation cannot claim the legal right of the surrogate mother or egg donor.

A birth certificate is issued within five working days of the birth (sometimes it can take longer), and only the names of the couple are registered as the child’s legal parents. After the child is born, documents are filed with authorities for power of attorney on the couple’s behalf. The consent of the surrogate mother is not required to register the parents.

The issuance of a birth certificate is simple and does not require a lawyer.

Once the birth certificate is issued, parents can start the exit procedure at their embassies.

IVF legislation in Georgia

According to Georgian legislation, if a child is born from a surrogate mother, the parents of the child are registered as the couple, not the surrogate mother. After the child is born, documents are submitted to authorities on the couple’s behalf. The surrogate’s consent is not required. Even if the fertilized eggs were not from a surrogate mother, but from a donor, the couple become the legal parents of the child.

To register a couple as parents, the following will be required:

Why Georgia?

Georgia is one of the few countries where international surrogacy is allowed, as this service is banned in most European countries. This alone makes it a desirable destination for many parents seeking surrogacy services as a solution to infertility, to create or expand their family.

Georgia law prohibits gestational surrogates from having the right to support their child after birth, so all expectant parents can rest assured that they will be able to take their child home without interference.

The benefits of surrogacy in the Republic of Georgia: