Surrogacy in Ukraine: Status as of November 2026
Last reviewed: · next review: December 2026
Short answer for November 2026: surrogacy programs in Ukraine are running, the law has not changed, and Militta is accepting new legally married couples. This page is the agency’s monthly status report for intended parents; it lists what is working in Kyiv, what is different from before 2022 and what changed since the previous review.
Status board, November 2026
| Area | Status | Details as of 8 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | In force | Family Code of Ukraine, Article 123, and Ministry of Health Order No. 787 (09.09.2013). No amendments affecting eligibility or parentage. Intended parents are the legal parents from birth. |
| New program intake | Open | Legally married heterosexual couples with a medical indication and a genetic link from at least one spouse. Single intended parents and same-sex couples are not eligible under Ukrainian law. |
| Partner clinic “Lita”, Kyiv | Operating | IVF, embryo creation and transfers. Ministry of Health medical practice licence No. 0711/17-М. |
| Deliveries | Operating | Births take place in state maternity hospitals in Kyiv, which have worked without interruption. |
| Birth certificates | Issued | Civil registry offices issue the certificate in the intended parents’ names within days of the birth; no court decision or adoption. |
| Embassies in Kyiv | Processing | US, UK and EU embassies issue travel documents for newborns. Allow 2–4 weeks after the birth: apostilles, DNA test if your embassy requires one, appointment, passport. |
| Travel to Kyiv | Airspace closed | No civil flights into Ukraine. Fly to Warsaw, Kraków or Rzeszów and continue by direct train or a car transfer arranged by Militta, 8–12 hours. Two trips are usually needed: 1–2 weeks for the agreement and egg retrieval, 3–4 weeks around the birth. |
| Surrogate care and housing | Unchanged | Monitoring at the partner clinic in Kyiv, agency accommodation in Kyiv from week 28, same monthly payments as before 2022. The agreement includes relocation and delivery-plan clauses if the security situation changes. |
| Prices | Unchanged | Basic program $41,500–$48,500, Guaranteed program $57,300–$68,000. Same ranges as in the October 2026 review. What is included. |
| Program duration | 12–18 months | From the signed agreement to returning home with the child, including the 2–4 week documents stage. |
| Alternative: Georgia | Available | For couples who want direct flights or are not legally married: Militta programs in Tbilisi with ReproART, $52,500–$82,500. Surrogacy in Georgia. |
What changed since the previous review
This is the first edition of the status page (November 2026), so it sets the baseline. Compared with the article published on 27 October 2026, nothing has changed: the same law, the same partner clinic and maternity hospitals, the same overland route through Poland, the same price ranges. From December 2026 this section lists only what is different from the previous month.
How Militta reviews this page
The status board is reviewed every month by Militta’s international department together with the coordinators in Kyiv and the partner clinic. Each line is confirmed against what actually happened in the programs during the month: transfers performed, births, documents issued, routes used by intended parents. The date at the top changes only after a review. If something material changes between reviews, the page is updated in the same week and the change is listed above.
This page gives the operational picture. For the full explanation of how the program works during the war, read Is surrogacy still possible in Ukraine in 2026?; for the law and eligibility, surrogacy in Ukraine: complete guide; for all company facts and prices on one page, Militta at a glance. Not sure whether you qualify? Take the 60-second eligibility check.
Previous reviews
- November 2026 (reviewed 8 November): first edition, baseline. No changes against the October 2026 article.
- October 2026: Is surrogacy still possible in Ukraine in 2026?, published 27 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Militta accepting new intended parents in November 2026?
Yes. Intake is open for legally married heterosexual couples with a medical indication. The first step is a free video consultation, after which you receive a written quote and the draft agreement.
Has Ukrainian surrogacy law changed in 2026?
No. Article 123 of the Family Code and Ministry of Health Order No. 787 remain in force without amendments affecting eligibility or parentage. The birth certificate is still issued in the intended parents’ names by the civil registry office.
Can we travel to Kyiv now?
Yes, overland. Ukrainian airspace is closed to civil flights, so intended parents fly to Poland and continue by train or car transfer arranged by Militta. The journey from Warsaw takes 8–12 hours.
What happens if the situation changes during our program?
The surrogacy agreement contains clauses for relocating the surrogate and adjusting the delivery plan. Your coordinator informs you after every medical visit and is available on WhatsApp, and this page is updated in the same week as any material change.
Where do babies leave Ukraine from?
Intended parents leave with the child by the same overland route through Poland once the embassy in Kyiv has issued the travel document, usually 2–4 weeks after the birth.
Published by Militta LLC (EDRPOU 41552190), Kyiv. The board describes the agency’s own programs and the general legal framework; it is not legal advice. Confirm recognition of parentage with a lawyer in your own country before starting a program.