International surrogacy · for intended parents from Australia
Surrogacy in Ukraine and Georgia for Australian Intended Parents
Australian surrogacy is altruistic only, and residents of some states are not permitted to enter a compensated program abroad. For couples who can, Militta runs gestational surrogacy programs in Kyiv and Tbilisi at $41,500–$68,000 (Ukraine) and $52,500–$82,500 (Georgia), with the birth certificate in your names and the documents for the citizenship-by-descent application.
Since 2017Militta LLC, Kyiv. Agency, not a clinic: IVF at the partner clinic “Lita”
Two destinationsUkraine (married couples) and Georgia (married or cohabiting couples)
Fixed-price programsSurrogate compensation, IVF, delivery and legal documents included
Check your state firstCompensated surrogacy abroad is an offence for residents of New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT. We ask where you live at the first call.
Citizenship by descentApostilled translations, DNA evidence and the agreement copies the Department of Home Affairs asks for.
Surrogacy law in Australia: what applies to you
Every Australian state and territory permits altruistic surrogacy and prohibits commercial surrogacy at home. The difference is what happens when residents go abroad.
New South Wales, Queensland, ACT
Residents of these jurisdictions commit an offence if they enter a commercial surrogacy arrangement anywhere in the world. Militta’s programs are compensated, so we do not accept intended parents who live there.
Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory
Commercial surrogacy is prohibited at home, but the prohibition does not extend to arrangements entered into overseas. Residents of these states take part in programs abroad; get written legal advice first.
Parentage in Australia
State parentage orders are generally not available for commercial overseas surrogacy. Many families rely on citizenship by descent and the Family Court for parental responsibility; an Australian family lawyer will explain what applies to you.
Citizenship by descent
A child born abroad to an Australian citizen parent can be registered as a citizen by descent through the Department of Home Affairs. For surrogacy the department asks for evidence of the biological link, usually a DNA test.
Two destinations, one team
Militta is a surrogacy and egg donation agency based in Kyiv since 2017. We run programs in Ukraine with the partner clinic “Lita” and in Georgia with the partner clinic ReproART in Tbilisi. Both countries name the intended parents on the birth certificate by law.
Ukraine (Kyiv)
Married heterosexual couples with a medical indication. $41,500–$68,000. Entry overland from Poland while airspace is closed; programs take 12–18 months.
✓Family Code article 123 and Ministry of Health Order 787 define the parents and the procedure
The medical program is the same for every nationality. Three points matter for an Australian couple.
Legal advice before the agreement
Because the rules differ by state, we ask for confirmation from an Australian lawyer that you may enter the program before the agreement is signed.
Genetic link and DNA evidence
At least one of you must be the genetic parent. Home Affairs normally requires DNA evidence from an accredited laboratory; Militta arranges the sample collection in Kyiv or Tbilisi.
Longer stay after the birth
Citizenship by descent is decided before a passport can be issued, so allow four to eight weeks after the birth. Your coordinator books accommodation for that period.
How the program works, step by step
The same six stages apply in Ukraine and Georgia. Most couples travel twice: a short trip for the agreement and egg retrieval, and a longer stay around the birth.
Free consultation
You tell us your country, marital status and medical history. We say honestly whether Ukraine, Georgia or neither fits your case, and send a written quote.
Documents and agreement
Apostilled marriage certificate, medical letter, passports. Partner lawyers prepare the surrogacy agreement in English and the local language. Signing takes one short trip, or can be arranged by proxy where the law allows.
IVF and matching
Egg retrieval from the intended mother or a screened donor, embryo creation and PGT if requested. The surrogate is matched after medical and psychiatric screening; you approve the profile.
Transfer and pregnancy
Embryo transfer at the partner clinic. Monthly reports after every check-up, ultrasound scans by email or video call. The surrogate moves to agency accommodation in the capital from week 28.
Birth
Delivery in a state maternity hospital in Kyiv or a clinic in Tbilisi. You are notified when labour starts and can be present at the birth.
Birth certificate and travel documents
The local birth certificate is issued in your names within days. Your coordinator books the embassy appointment and prepares the apostilled translations your country requires.
Bringing your baby home to Australia
The steps after the birth, in the order they happen.
Local birth certificate in your names (Ukraine: civil registry office, usually within a week; Georgia: Public Service Hall).
Apostille and certified English translation of the birth certificate, the surrogacy agreement and the clinic’s records.
DNA test through an accredited laboratory; the sample is collected locally and sent to the laboratory Home Affairs accepts.
Application for Australian citizenship by descent, lodged online with the supporting documents.
Australian passport application at the embassy or through the Australian Passport Office once citizenship is approved, then travel home.
Militta prepares and apostilles the Ukrainian or Georgian documents, arranges DNA collection and books the consular appointment. The Australian side, from the state law check to parentage at home, is handled by the Australian lawyer you choose.
Cost compared with Australia
Altruistic surrogacy in Australia covers the surrogate’s expenses and clinic fees only, but very few surrogates are available. Militta’s programs are fixed-price and include the surrogate’s compensation, IVF, delivery and legal documents.
Program
Price
What is included
Ukraine · Basic
$41,500–$48,500
One embryo transfer cycle, surrogate compensation, IVF at the partner clinic “Lita”, delivery in a Kyiv maternity hospital, legal documents
Ukraine · Guaranteed
$57,300–$68,000
Unlimited transfers until a live birth, everything in Basic, replacement surrogate if needed
Georgia · Basic
$52,500–$62,500
One transfer cycle at the partner clinic ReproART, Tbilisi; surrogate compensation; delivery; birth certificate
Georgia · Guaranteed
$75,000–$82,500
Unlimited transfers until a live birth, replacement surrogate if needed
Not included: your flights and accommodation, egg or sperm donation (quoted in writing), PGT, twins and caesarean delivery supplements, apostilles for your embassy, and legal fees in your own country. Prices as of October 2026. Details: surrogacy cost in Ukraine and surrogacy cost in Georgia.
FAQ
Is surrogacy abroad legal for Australians?
It depends on where you live. Residents of NSW, Queensland and the ACT commit an offence by entering a commercial arrangement overseas. Residents of the other states and territories are not caught by that prohibition. Get written advice from an Australian lawyer before contacting any agency.
Will our baby be an Australian citizen?
A child born abroad to an Australian citizen parent can be registered as a citizen by descent. For surrogacy the Department of Home Affairs asks for evidence of the biological link, usually DNA.
How long do we stay abroad after the birth?
Usually four to eight weeks: birth certificate, apostilles, DNA, the citizenship decision and the passport.
Can single Australians or same-sex couples take part?
Not in Ukraine, which admits married heterosexual couples only. Georgia accepts married and cohabiting heterosexual couples. We say so at the first call.
How much does it cost?
Ukraine: $41,500–$48,500 (basic) or $57,300–$68,000 (guaranteed). Georgia: $52,500–$62,500 or $75,000–$82,500. Flights, accommodation and Australian legal fees are extra; you receive a written quote before signing.
How do we get to Kyiv from Australia?
Fly to Warsaw or Kraków and continue by train or car transfer to Kyiv, about 8–12 hours. Tbilisi is reachable with one stop via Doha, Dubai or Istanbul.
Ukraine or Georgia for Australian intended parents?
Ukraine is the lower-cost option: the birth certificate is issued in your names by law, the partner clinic “Lita” and the maternity hospitals are in Kyiv, and programs take 12–18 months. The trade-off in 2026 is overland entry from Poland. Ukraine admits married couples only.
Georgia costs roughly $11,000–$15,000 more, is one stop from Australia and accepts cohabiting couples. The same Militta coordinator runs both programs, and we compare them for your case during the free consultation, after the state law check.
