Surrogacy in Ukraine: Legal, Safe & International-Friendly
Important: Surrogacy is prohibited in the UK, Australia, and Ireland — however, seeking our assistance does not violate any laws in these countries. In the USA, surrogacy is legal, but significantly more expensive. More than 1,000 families from the USA, UK, Australia, and Ireland have already taken this path with us.
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Legislation and Required Documents
For international couples: using surrogacy services in Ukraine does not violate the laws of most countries. After the birth, parentage is legally recognised in your home country through an established procedure. We guide you through every step — including working with local lawyers in your country.
Legal Framework
Laws regulating surrogacy
- Family Code (Article 123)
Stands on the side of the genetic parents in recognizing parenthood - Civil Code
Allows the conclusion of a surrogacy agreement - Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 787
Dated 09.09.2013, regulates all aspects of surrogacy - Resolution No. 1025 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
Allows registering a child without the surrogate mother’s consent
Required Documents
Documents for participation in the program
- Passport
Passport data is required for concluding the agreement and registering parenthood later - Marriage Certificate
In Ukraine, only officially married couples can become parents through surrogacy. Foreign citizens must apostille their marriage certificate - Medical Certificate
A document confirming the woman’s inability to give birth on her own
Cost of Surrogacy in Ukraine: What Is Included in the Price
A transparent cost structure and detailed information on what is included in the price of surrogacy services.
Cost Structure by Categories
Detailed breakdown of the program cost
Total cost
Surrogate Mother
Main compensation + monthly support (food, clothing, care)
Medical Services
Tests, IVF, PGD, pregnancy management, insurance, delivery, DNA test
Legal Support
Contracts, notary, birth registration, document processing
Agency Fee
Surrogate mother selection, full coordination and support
Administrative
Transfers, parents’ accommodation, interpreter, courier support
What does this mean?
The largest portion of funds (50%) goes directly to the surrogate mother as compensation and support. Medical services account for 30% of the total, covering all necessary procedures and examinations. The remaining 20% is distributed among legal support, agency services, and administrative expenses.
For comparison: surrogacy in the USA costs €100,000–180,000, and in Mexico €50,000–85,000 — but with significantly less legal certainty. Ukraine offers the same medical standards with full legal protection at a fraction of the cost.
VittoriaVita Programs
Choose the program that best meets your needs
Care
Basic ProgramFor couples with their own frozen embryos
- Transfer of own embryos
- Medical support
- Legal processing
- Coordination of the process
Victory
Standard ProgramIVF with own eggs + genetic testing
- IVF with own eggs
- PGD genetic testing
- Full medical support
- Process insurance
Success
Popular ProgramDonor eggs + extended guarantees
- Premium donor eggs
- Professional donor selection
- Extended insurance
- PGD testing
Guarantee
Premium ProgramMaximum success guarantees with unlimited attempts
- Unlimited IVF attempts
- Gender selection
- VIP service
- Preterm baby care
What’s Included in All Programs
Legal support
Medical care for the surrogate mother
Organization of delivery
Document processing
Optional services available for an extra fee
Who can take part in surrogacy in Ukraine?
Surrogacy is available only for legally married heterosexual couples, if the woman cannot conceive, carry, or give birth to a child on her own. This must be confirmed by medical documentation. There are also certain contraindications for both parents, such as serious illnesses that may harm the child or prevent them from proper care.
Medical indications
when surrogacy is allowed
- Absence or severe deformities of the uterus and cervix leading to infertility
- Irreversible changes of the endometrium preventing embryo implantation
- Health conditions that make pregnancy life-threatening for the mother
- Multiple failed IVF attempts (4 or more)
Contraindications
when participation is not allowed
- Active infectious diseases (e.g., tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc. — full list in Ministry of Health Order No. 280/2002)
- Malignant tumors
- Severe blood or cardiovascular diseases (end-stage heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, etc.)
- Serious mental disorders
Surrogacy in Ukraine: Procedure of Working with the Agency and Clinic
The entire process of having a baby takes 1–1.3 years and consists of the following stages:
First Consultation
Option 1: Remote (by phone or email)
Initial consultation, coordination of all procedures and, if necessary, organization of the delivery of genetic material.
Option 2: Personal visit (3 days)
All initial procedures on site: consultation with a doctor, tests, examination of genetic material, meeting the surrogate mother, visit to a notary and signing of all documents.
Second Visit
The second visit is the retrieval of eggs, if this is provided in your program. If donor material is used, the second visit takes place 9 months later at the birth of the child. If desired, you may also visit the surrogate mother during pregnancy for a joint ultrasound appointment.
Final Visit
The final visit takes place during the birth and the preparation of documents for the baby. Future parents actively participate in childbirth and postnatal care. After discharge from the maternity hospital, they live with the child in a comfortable apartment for up to 4 weeks until all documents are ready for departure to their home country (depending on the country, the processing time may be longer).
We Provide Assistance at Every Stage
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At all stages, you are accompanied by a coordinator-interpreter from our agency.
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VittoriaVita takes care of your meals and accommodation during visits.
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Future parents are provided with a personal driver.
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We assist with translation and preparation of documents.
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We handle the selection of surrogate mothers, carry out IVF, embryo testing, and transfer.
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We carefully take care of the surrogate mother (screenings, tests, ultrasounds).
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We organize the parents’ stay in the maternity hospital during childbirth and arrange daily visits from a pediatrician after discharge.
That is why your experience of becoming parents will be as comfortable and easy as possible.
Child Registration for Foreign Citizens
Even if surrogacy is legally restricted in your home country, having a child through surrogacy in Ukraine is legally possible for international parents. After the birth, parentage is recognised in your home country through an established legal procedure. We support you through every step.
USA
Obtaining a pre-birth order, where parenthood is recognized even before the child is born.
United Kingdom
Parental Order through the family court.
Germany
Adoption procedure for the mother and Anerkennung for the father.
Austria
Recognition of the genetic mother or adoption process.
Switzerland
Anerkennung der Vaterschaft for the father, adoption for the mother.
France
Adoption or recognition of documents in case of a genetic link.
Spain
Legalization through court or adoption.
Other Countries
We provide detailed consultation regarding the procedure in each country.
How We Select Surrogate Mothers
We take both the selection of candidates and the care for the woman’s health and well-being during pregnancy very seriously. To achieve the best results, VittoriaVita relies on the highest standards of quality and safety.
Legal Compliance
Meeting all legal requirements
When selecting candidates, we comply with all legislative requirements. We choose women in the most optimal age for carrying a pregnancy (20–39 years). During this period, women have the best physical and emotional condition, the highest fertility, and the lowest risk of chromosomal abnormalities.
- Legal adulthood (in Ukraine — 18 years old)
- Full legal capacity
- Voluntary consent to participate
- Optimal age for pregnancy (20–39 years)
- At least one healthy child of her own
- Ukrainian citizenship
Candidate’s Health
Full medical examination of participants
Our surrogate mothers are completely healthy young women. At VittoriaVita, every candidate undergoes a full medical check-up to confirm her ability to carry and give birth to a healthy child.
Medical procedures include:
- General urine and blood tests
- Gynecological examination and vaginal flora check
- Chest X-ray
- Ultrasound examination
- Tests to exclude infections
- Additional tests if necessary
This is a mandatory but not exhaustive package. If needed, the woman undergoes further examinations to rule out conditions that could harm the pregnancy. All tests for the surrogate mother are free of charge — their cost is included in the overall program price paid by the intended parents.
Key Health Indicators We Consider
- Body Mass Index (BMI) optimal for pregnancy: 19–32 kg/m²
- Positive Rh factor, to avoid Rh conflict with the baby
- No harmful habits
Why Choose Ukraine for Surrogacy
Surrogacy in Ukraine is advantageous both financially and legally. The cost of the procedure is the lowest among the countries where surrogacy is permitted.
Modern technologies are used during the procedure, and the success rate of live births is among the highest — 90%. Ukraine also offers a wide range of surrogate candidates, reducing the likelihood of waiting lists. There are many clinics with highly qualified specialists. The legislation in the country guarantees the undisputed parental rights of the intended genetic parents.
All of this makes Ukraine a highly attractive destination for surrogacy.
Even during wartime, surrogacy in Ukraine continues — around 1,000 babies are born every year with the help of surrogate mothers.
Key Advantages of Ukraine
Why our country is the best choice
Most Affordable Cost
Among the countries where surrogacy is legal, Ukraine offers the lowest cost
- Czech Republic: €65,000–€80,000
- Greece: €75,000–€85,000
- Ukraine: €46,000–€60,000
High Success Rate
The use of modern technologies ensures maximum results
- 90% successful births
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Experienced professionals
Wide Selection of Candidates
A large pool of surrogate mothers minimizes waiting time
- Minimal waiting period
- Professional selection
- Complete medical screening
Reliable Legislation
Guaranteed parental rights for genetic parents
- Full legal protection
- Legislative support
- Transparent procedures
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below are some questions that are often asked about the surrogacy process.
Is it safe to carry out the program in Ukraine right now?
Our clinic has created completely safe conditions for the procedure. Military actions do not affect the process.
Who Can Use Surrogacy Services?
Surrogacy is available to couples who are unable to carry a child themselves due to medical reasons. This includes women with absent or malformed uterus, severe cardiovascular conditions, or other health issues that make a safe pregnancy impossible.
How Does the Surrogacy Procedure Work?
The procedure includes several stages:
- Medical examination of all participants
- Legal processing of the surrogacy agreement
- Cycle synchronization
- IVF procedure
- Embryo transfer to the surrogate mother
- Medical support throughout the pregnancy
What Guarantees Does VittoriaVita Provide?
We provide:
- Legal guarantees in accordance with Ukrainian law
- Medical supervision by highly qualified doctors
- Risk insurance
- Full documentation package for legalizing the child in the parents’ country of citizenship
How long does the program take — from start to returning home with the baby?
The program generally lasts 1–1.3 years:
- About 2 months for preparation of documents, reproductive material, and fertilization
- 9 months for pregnancy
- 1–1.5 months for completing all documentation
How Much Does a Surrogacy Program Cost?
The cost depends on the chosen package and individual needs. The basic program starts from €46,000 and includes:
- Medical supervision
- Legal services
- Surrogate mother compensation
- Full support until the birth of the child
How Is a Surrogate Mother Selected?
All candidates undergo thorough medical and psychological screening. Requirements include:
- Having at least one healthy child
- Age up to 35 years
- No harmful habits
- Completion of all necessary examinations
Is Surrogacy Legal in Ukraine?
Yes, surrogacy is legally regulated in Ukraine. Intended parents are automatically recognized as the legal parents, and the surrogate mother has no rights to the child after birth.