The demand for surrogacy is rising among intended parents, single parents, and LGBTQ couples worldwide. Surrogacy is legally accepted and conducted by many countries and the cost may vary per the chosen destination. India is considered one of the cheapest countries for surrogacy but only for its citizens or Indian passport holders. Other countries like Kenya, Thailand, and Georgia provide affordable surrogacy packages for International Couples. The Fertility Cure Centre is one of the top surrogacy providers in the world.
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Surrogacy Points To Ponder
Always best to consult with surrogacy experts before opting for the agreement. The Fertility Cure Centre has been dedicated to the surrogacy program for 20 years, having experienced surrogacy lawyers, and legal experts to guide intending parents in every step of the procedure and its payment breakup. Most of the European countries still have a ban on surrogacy, which creates the need for the intended parents to travel internationally for their surrogacy programs. In such a case, the most logical solution is to choose a country with suitable laws and affordable prices. The Fertility Cure Centre team can help and navigate for you an idle surrogacy destination around the world. The table below represents the countries that provides the cheapest surrogacy cost:
Surrogacy package details for each country | Self-cycle | Donor-cycle |
Surrogacy cost in India | 18 lakhs INR | 20 lakhs INR onwards |
Surrogacy cost in Kenya | 45,000 USD | 48,000 USD onwards |
Surrogacy cost in Thailand | 55,000 USD | 65,000 USD onwards |
Surrogacy cost in Georgia | 85,000 USD | 100,000 USD onwards |
Surrogacy cost break-up In India
Payment Breakup | 1 IVF Cycle + 1 transfer of self egg | 1 IVF cycle + 1 transfer of Donor eggs | Mixed 1 IVF cycle + 1 Transfer with own egg & 1IVF +3Transfer with egg donor | International with Indian Passport 1 IVF+1 transfer with own eggs & 1 IVF+3 transfer with European egg donor phenotype |
1st Payment: @the signature of the contract | $4,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
2nd Payment: Before Matching | $3,000 | $3,500 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
3rd Payment: Before IVF | $3,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
4th Payment: @week 12 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
5th Payment@week 24 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Total Cost | $21,000 | $22,500 | $23,000 | $24,000 |
Surrogacy cost break-up Table in Kenya
Payment Breakup | 1 IVF Cycle + 1 transfer of self egg | 1 IVF cycle + 1 transfer of Donor eggs | Mixed 1 IVF cycle + 1 Transfer with own egg & 1IVF +3Transfer with egg donor | International with Indian Passport 1 IVF+1 transfer with own eggs & 1 IVF+3 transfer with European egg donor phenotype |
1st Payment: @the signature of the contract | $8,000 | $8,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 |
2nd Payment: Before Matching | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 |
3rd Payment: Before IVF | $8,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
4th Payment: @week 12 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $12,000 |
5th Payment@week 24 | $6,000 | $8,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 |
Total Cost | $40,000 | $43,000 | $46,000 | $48,000 |
Surrogacy cost breakup in Thailand
Payment Breakup | 1 IVF Cycle + 1 transfer of self egg | 1 IVF cycle + 1 transfer of Donor eggs | Mixed 1 IVF cycle + 1 Transfer with own egg & 1IVF +3Transfer with egg donor | International with Indian Passport 1 IVF+1 transfer with own eggs & 1 IVF+3 transfer with European egg donor phenotype |
1st Payment: @the signature of the contract | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
2nd Payment: Before Matching | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 |
3rd Payment: Before IVF | $15,000 | $16,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
4th Payment: @week 12 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
5th Payment@week 24 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Total Cost | $55,000 | $58,000 | $60,000 | $65,000 |
Surrogacy cost breakup in Georgia
Payment Breakup | 1 IVF Cycle + 1 transfer of self egg | 1 IVF cycle + 1 transfer of Donor eggs | Mixed 1 IVF cycle + 1 Transfer with own egg & 1IVF +3Transfer with egg donor | International with Indian Passport 1 IVF+1 transfer with own eggs & 1 IVF+3 transfer with European egg donor phenotype |
1st Payment: @the signature of the contract | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
2nd Payment: Before Matching | $15,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
3rd Payment: Before IVF | $15,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
4th Payment: @week 12 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 |
5th Payment@week 24 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
Total Cost | $85,000 | $90,000 | $95,000 | $100,000 |
Legal countries for single parents surrogacy
In today’s context legal countries for Global Single Parent Surrogacy Destinations are considered to Thailand, Kenya, and Georgia. The legal framework, contract agreement, reasonable surrogacy package, and ways of welcoming single parents under their surrogacy programs are exclusive undertaking the whole concepts and requirements of the surrogacy procedure legally. Each country certainly maintains its single-parent surrogacy law but the windows of International single parenthood offered by them are appreciated.
Other countries also provide single-parent surrogacy programs but when compared with the costs, more and more influx of international single parents is seen in Thailand, Kenya, and Georgia for its comfortable surrogacy package. Under the single-parent surrogacy package, various fertility centres also offer additional services and assistance including donor assistance, surrogate arrangements, visa assistance, travel assistance, pick-n-drop facilities, hotel/homestays assistance, etc. The fertility cure centre is one of the highest selected centres for single-parent surrogacy.
LGBTQ Surrogacy Legal Countries
In many countries, the LGBT community is still under suppression, and their rights are barely considered due to old days concepts of human thought. However, many countries largely support the lgbtq rights to surrogacy. The countries that legalize the lgbt surrogacy at an affordable cost are discussed below:
Georgia
The Georgian government provides the same legal rights to LGBT+ intended parents and same-sex couples in the surrogacy procedure. Both experience generally the same surrogacy process as opposite-sex couples, except likely requiring an egg donor or sperm donor to complete the IVF procedure. LGBT couples are provided with different surrogacy options including Donor assistance (egg/sperm/embryo) from the healthiest donors, an option to select their surrogates, etc.
However, consulting with a surrogacy provider who has an experienced attorney helps you better understand the process under Georgia state law and its cost.
Kenya
Kenya (Nairobi) is one of the few countries in Africa that does not provide specific laws prohibiting surrogacy for LGBT+ couples. The country directly or indirectly allows LGBT surrogacy to its citizens as well as international parents. The surrogacy legal framework procedure and its cost are mainly dealt with by the surrogacy-providing centres with follow reasonable financial procedures.
LGBT couples get surrogates as long as they meet certain requirements, such as being between the ages of 18 and 45, not being married or cohabiting with someone else, and not having any children from a previous marriage or relationship. In Kenya, the LGBT surrogacy cost is impressive and can be paid at different surrogacy process intervals. The inclusive cost fully covers the whole procedure including
- Ovulation induction medications and injections
- Egg retrieval and sperm collection (donor/self),
- Assistance and arrangement of donor eggs, sperm, or embryos.
- IVF process
- Screening and testing of the surrogate mother.
- Embryo transfer to the surrogate’s uterus
- Expenses of the surrogate and all medical charges of pregnancy
- Delivery of the child(ren)
- All the legal work before and after handling the baby to the parents.
Surrogacy in India
Recent Indian laws have been formulated, allowing altruistic surrogacy only to its citizens and International patients with Indian passports (Any one of the partners). Despite recent regulatory changes, the fertility cure centre continues to offer the cheapest surrogacy cost in India ranging from 21,000 to 24,000 USD. Surrogacy is a cost-effective option in India because of its resourceful medication, highly qualified born specialists, and efficient reproductive technologies that promise a good surrogacy success rate.
The country’s surrogacy law is friendly where the legal attorneys maintain all the legal procedures without any interruptions in terms of a parental order, including parents in the birth certificates of the surrogate child, and minimal cost. Many surrogacy centers have complete control over the surrogacy procedures and process, they help and navigate any intending parents in achieving their goals of parenthood. Making India one of the most economical choices available for surrogacy.
Surrogacy in Kenya, Nairobi
In Africa, Kenya has been the most popular surrogacy destination for International patients because of its impressive services and the affordable surrogacy in Kenya that ranges from 40,000 to 48,000 USD. Patients can undergo any type of surrogacy including altruistic, gestational, self-cycle, and donor-cycle. The country also allows surrogacy for International infertile couples, same-sex couples, single parents, etc. Kenya is a fairly safe destination to get surrogacy treatment around the world.
Patients can receive a healthy pre-screened (tested HIV, Hepatitis B, and C) surrogate mother. However, patients are always advised to only engage with an ethical surrogacy centre and agency for smooth and legal procedures. The fertilitycure centre offers a clear perspective on Kenyan surrogacy programs as well as the legal and cultural aspects and surrogacy services including Visa assistance, travel assistance, lodging arrangements, pick-drop facilities, etc. These outdoor services are exclusively provided to foreign patients under the inclusive surrogacy package. Contact the fertility cure centre today.
Surrogacy in Georgia
There are no Georgia surrogacy laws that specifically address the legality of this process. However, surrogacy is viewed as a legal contract in the eyes of the law. This legal perspective attracts many International and cross-border patients choosing Georgia as the finest surrogacy destination to fulfill their parenthood dreams. The country boasts modern fertility centres equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a skilled medical workforce that upholds international standards. The cost of surrogacy in Georgia is the highest international patient influencer because it is way more affordable than in many countries. Patients can approach all types of surrogacy programs in Georgia starting from 85,000 USD onwards. However, this inclusive cost can be negotiated with the surrogacy provider/agency.
Surrogacy in Thailand
Thailand is one of the most attractive tourist destinations. Likewise, surrogacy has its highest place in Thailand for international patients compared to other surrogacy countries. Hospitality and services offered in the field of reproductive medicine have proven particularly attractive to foreign clients. Many fertility hospitals and agencies provide commercial surrogacy to international clients. Among these services, non-medical gender selection using preimplantation genetic diagnosis/screening PGD/PGS is a particular feature that attracted foreign patients in Thailand. The surrogacy cost in Thailand is more comfortable when counting all the inclusive surrogacy services available including Donor assistance of any origin, the healthiest surrogate mother, and complete satisfaction services with no compromises. The surrogacy cost is between 55,000 to 65,000 USD in Thailand.
Factors influencing the surrogacy costs
The factors that influence the inclusive surrogacy cost involve several variables, including
- Surrogacy agency fee.
- The selected surrogacy destination.
- Legal fees
- Medical expenses,
- Procedures including IVF
- Compensation,
- Donor-Assistance.
The surrogacy agency charges its service fees according to the standards destination, assistance including surrogate arrangement, and donor arrangement. Each agency has its own policy. They manage your surrogacy journey from the start until the point when all legal processes are completed, and you return home with your baby. Throughout the process, agencies help and guide the involved parties ‒ they resolve any conflicts that may occur and coordinate all the participants in the process.
The cost of surrogacy is influenced by medical treatments, including IVF, screening and matching of the surrogate and IPs, blood tests, STD testing, hormone testing, ultrasound exams, psychological assessments, and background checks.
Legal assistance is also one of the essential requirements of the surrogacy procedure which involves higher fees. This ensures that all sides are equally supported throughout the contracts, the intending parents and the surrogate will each have their legal representation
How does the surrogacy work?
When considering surrogacy, the most important thing to receive a smooth surrogacy is bound in the legal framework. Any country you opt to assume surrogacy is abided by its laws. Any surrogacy provider will go hand in hand with the state’s surrogacy laws. However, the most important aspect for you to understand how surrogacy works is briefly described here:
- Consult with the provider and highlight your preferred surrogacy destination.
- A team of coordinators guide you through the procedures, and process of surrogacy in the country you opt for.
- A legal lawyer who knows all the legal surrogacy aspects will prepare your documentation from the court.
- A legal framework including contract, agreement, and surrogate limitation will be discussed and signed while agreed upon by all the involved parties.
- The surrogacy procedure is initiated starting from IVF.
- The child’s birth certificate, parentage order, and status of the child’s citizenship is clarified.
- Return home with your baby(ies).
Why Choose A Fertility Cure For A Surrogacy Program?
If you’re looking for the cheapest country for surrogacy, and you have an Indian passport, then India becomes your preferred destination. The fertility cure centre is the largest chain network in the fertility sector globally. You will receive promising surrogacy programs at your expected success rate. All international parents are welcomed here while ensuring the best-ever surrogacy services. Its finest experienced team is always available to guide you through the surrogacy process, ensuring a seamless and fulfilling experience at the most affordable and reasonable surrogacy cost.
FAQs
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Which is the cheapest country for surrogacy?
India is considered the cheapest country for surrogacy because of its invaluable friendly and inclusive surrogacy services at the cheapest cost of $21000 to $24000. This inclusive cost completely covers an overall surrogacy procedure including medication, legal framework, furnished contracts, surrogacy medical procedures, legal parentage orders, and hospitality assistance until the completion of surrogacy.
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Single-parent surrogacy legal countries?
Legal countries such as Kenya, Thailand, and Georgia deliberately allow single-parent surrogacy. These are considered the fastest emerging countries among others because the highest number of single-parent surrogacy is conducted with flourishing success rates every year. Moreover, it has become the single-parent surrogacy hotspot for International parents as well. The affordable packages, invaluable fertility services, hospitality during the process, and uninterrupted legal surrogacy frameworks offered by these countries are at their highest peak attracting many single parents and making their parenthood possible.
