Once the low cost of surrogacy in Asia was a major benefit, but not anymore!
When it comes to surrogacy, surrogacy in Asia is allowed in countries like India, but not legally and ethically allowed in countries like Pakistan. The cost of surrogacy in Asia varies from place to place so do the laws.
Here, it is worth mentioning that Asia was the hub of international surrogacy. Surrogacy in India and Thailand was much popular from 2010 to 2015. But due to increased international surrogacy demand, they could not cope and literally had to be banned by respective governments. If you planning families through surrogacy, doing thorough research is a must.
Cost of Surrogacy in Asia
Surrogacy laws and regulations vary country wise so do the cost. To know more about the cost of surrogacy in Asia, we will discuss the case country-wise.
Thailand
Surrogacy in Thailand is illegal for foreign would-be a parent today. A federal law adopted in Thailand in 2014 rendered trade surrogacy illegal for all expected parents in Thailand and banned surrogacy for all foreign parents kinds.
Since 2014, the army has forcibly shut down commercial surrogacy. The only married heterosexual Thai couples are the individuals who can use the surrogacy method to give birth to their child in Thailand. At least one of the spouses must be of Thai nationality and for at least 3 years they should have been married. Individuals or homosexuals are prohibited from the surrogacy process in Thailand.
There are many surrogacy operators who offer back-channel surrogacy with alternative arrangements for single or gay couple surrogacy in Thailand.
The cost of surrogacy in Thailand is around $60,000. It does include IVF costs in Thailand, Egg donors, and surrogacy services costs. The additional cost of baby delivery in their home country and an additional legal fee is needed for legal parentage.
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Ideal International surrogacy countries
Cambodia
The Cambodian ministry released a Prakas in November 2016 stating that embryo transfer surrogacy is now banned in the nation.
The present prohibition falls short of the real law against surrogacy, according to legal specialists. Cambodia’s surrogacy has been totally halted. The declaration issued by Cambodia’s Ministry prevents other treatments for ART infertility that will also relate to surrogacy.
For example, IVF procedures can continue and oocytes can be imported or exported from the country, and embryos can be created and transferred to the intended mother. But embryos transferred to surrogate mother is not allowed
Laos
There is no law on surrogacy in Laos. Therefore, surrogacy in Laos is practiced as the state has not yet interrupted it the country. As commercial surrogacy in Thailand and Cambodia is prohibited, Laos has become a place for the intended parents to schedule the surrogacy. Typical gay couples from nearby Asian countries prefer surrogacy in Thailand or Laos.
The surrogacy cost in Laos is around $60,000 to $80,000, including IVF, egg donor, and surrogacy services.
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India
Today, Indian regulations on surrogacy render the completion of surrogacy in India illegal for foreign planned parents. Only Indian citizens are allowed to participate in commercial surrogacy in India.
However, once the latest surrogacy bill 2019, is passed in parliament it will make commercial surrogacy illegal for all.
Surrogate cost in India is estimated from $30,000 to $35,000. It is also cheaper internationally than in nations such as Georgia, Russia, or Ukraine.
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Surrogacy Cost in European Countries where surrogacy is legally allowed
Apart from Asia, other continents also practice surrogacy. The countries have varied surrogate costs and some are well-known for surrogacy purposes.
Ukraine
In Ukraine’s constitution, only heterosexuals, as well as married couples, are allowed to particulate in surrogacy arrangements. There’s an additional advantage for U.S. citizens to choose Ukraine as the surrogacy destination because they don’t need a visa to allow them to enter the nation. No single parent or gay surrogacy is allowed. To be eligible for surrogacy in Ukraine, the intended parents need a recommendation letter from their local doctor.
Usually, surrogacy costs in Ukraine range from $30,000 to $50,000. Also, the cost of surrogacy will depend upon whether you need an egg donor or not.
There are many IVF clinics and surrogacy agencies in Kyiv which offer guaranteed surrogacy baby programs in Ukraine. The cost of such a program is around $60,000. The reproductive medical procedure in Ukraine offers good costs with high quality and success rates.
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Georgia
Georgia’s Republic is one of those European nations where surrogacy is legal. Surrogacy becomes legal in Georgia in 1997. However, only married heterosexual couples are allowed to sign the surrogacy agreements in Georgia. No medical recommendation letter is needed.
Georgia is one of the world’s cheapest surrogate nations. Not only does Georgia offer the cheapest operation, but it is also great in terms of the healthcare index compared to many other nations. Georgia’s surrogacy cost varies from an average of $30,000 to $60,000. Different cost factors and conditions will vary.
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Conclusion
Finding a surrogate mother with affordable surrogacy costs is not an easy job. Still, there are many counties where finding low-cost surrogate mothers is possible with the help of international surrogacy agencies.
Furthermore, while opting for a surrogacy country it is not just the surrogacy cost that matters. The intended parents are advised to look out for the explicit surrogacy laws in their home country and surrogacy country. They need to make sure to opt for regulated surrogacy countries.
In recent months, the most affordable yet legal surrogacy for gay couples is Colombia. Learn more about gay couples’ surrogacy in Colombia.
With a new Supreme Court decision in 2021, surrogacy in Mexico is now one of the best options globally for singles and couples of all sexual orientations seeking to have a family through an affordable and legal surrogacy arrangement. In June 2021, the Supreme Court of Mexico ruled just that, that discrimination against foreigners and different family types was indeed unconstitutional. This ruling from the highest court in the landforms the basis for legal surrogacy in Mexico.
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I am Neelam Chhagani, a chief Surrogacy Consultant, representing IVF Conceptions, with more than 10 years of experience in international surrogacy. It will be my great pleasure to assist you. With vast experience and deep subject knowledge, I guide and support intended parents, understanding the surrogacy process in terms of process, costs, and legalities country-wise and then manage their journey with one of our programs/partners worldwide. So, basically, saving their ton of research time and money and thus, channelizing you toward the right direction.
