Ukraine is one of the few countries in the world where gestational surrogacy is fully legal, clearly regulated, and unambiguously protects intended parents — not the surrogate. The birth certificate is issued in your names at the hospital. No court order. No adoption. No legal grey zone.
Combined with European-standard IVF clinics and program costs that are 3–5× lower than in the United States, Ukraine remains the leading destination for international intended parents from the US, UK, Australia, and Scandinavia.
Key advantages of surrogacy in Ukraine:
Ukraine's surrogacy legislation is more explicit and more protective of intended parents than any other European country. This is not just policy — it is codified federal law that has been consistently upheld since 2002.
The three key legal instruments:
What this means in practice:
Requirements for intended parents:
From your first consultation to bringing your baby home — a clear roadmap for intended parents.
We discuss your goals, medical history, timeline, and eligibility. Our team evaluates your case and recommends the optimal program.
Our legal team prepares all documentation — surrogacy agreement, power of attorney — ensuring full compliance with Ukrainian and international law.
We match you with a pre-screened, healthy surrogate mother and egg donor (if needed) based on your preferences and medical requirements.
Our partner clinics perform IVF using the latest protocols. PGS/PGD genetic testing and gender selection are available.
Regular medical checkups, ultrasound monitoring, and personal coordinator updates throughout the entire pregnancy.
We coordinate delivery, birth certificate registration, DNA testing, embassy appointments, and passport issuance for your newborn.
MILITTA works extensively with couples and single intended parents from
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the United States and Australia.
Our programs are fully adapted for international patients and include medical, legal and logistical support
throughout every stage of surrogacy and egg donation in Ukraine.
MILITTA Agency provides full remote onboarding for intended parents from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the United States and Australia. Most steps of the surrogacy journey can be completed online, so you do not need to visit Ukraine at the early stages. Our English-speaking coordinators guide you through every step, assist with documentation, explain all legal requirements, and prepare your program before your first visit to Kyiv.
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Cost is the first question every intended parent asks — and rightly so. Ukrainian surrogacy programs are 3 to 5 times less expensive than equivalent programs in the United States, while offering the same standard of medical care and stronger legal protection than most US states.
2026 cost breakdown for a standard program (own sperm + egg donor):
| Program Component | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Agency fee & coordination (matching, legal, logistics) | $10,000–$15,000 |
| IVF cycle + embryo transfer (per attempt) | $4,500–$7,000 |
| Surrogate mother compensation (incl. monthly + delivery bonus) | $12,000–$18,000 |
| Egg donor compensation + screening + stimulation | $3,500–$6,000 |
| Prenatal care, ultrasounds & medical oversight | $3,000–$5,000 |
| Legal documentation, contracts & apostilles | $3,000–$5,000 |
| Delivery, hospital & neonatal care | $2,000–$4,000 |
| Total all-inclusive (standard program) | $38,000–$55,000 |
* Figures reflect typical 2025–2026 market rates. Final cost depends on number of IVF cycles, specific medical requirements, and program type.
Guarantee programs are available at a fixed all-inclusive price covering unlimited IVF cycles and embryo transfers until a live birth — eliminating the financial uncertainty of multiple attempts. Request your personalized cost estimate — it's free and takes 15 minutes.
| Country | Typical Total Cost | Legal Status | Birth Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $38,000–$55,000 | Fully legal (federal law) | In parents' names at birth |
| United States (California) | $120,000–$200,000 | Legal (varies by state) | Pre-birth order required |
| Georgia | $45,000–$70,000 | Legal | In parents' names |
| Cyprus | $60,000–$90,000 | Legal (regulated since 2015) | Court order required |
| Spain / France / Germany | — | Illegal | — |
Yes — and it has been since 2002. Ukraine is one of only a handful of countries globally where commercial gestational surrogacy is explicitly permitted and regulated at the federal level. The legal framework has remained stable and has been consistently applied in courts and civil registry offices throughout that time.
The three key legal instruments governing surrogacy in Ukraine:
The surrogate mother has no parental rights at any stage — not during pregnancy, not at birth, not after. She cannot contest custody or claim any parental status under Ukrainian law.
Under Ukrainian legislation, surrogacy is available to legally married heterosexual couples with a documented medical indication. International couples are fully eligible — no Ukrainian citizenship or residency is required.
Accepted medical indications for surrogacy:
Note: Same-sex couples and single individuals are not eligible under current Ukrainian legislation, which requires a legally married male-female couple as intended parents.
The full surrogacy journey with IVF Militta typically takes 14 to 18 months from first consultation to bringing your baby home. Here is a realistic breakdown:
Ukrainian law sets minimum standards; IVF Militta's own screening goes further. Every surrogate in our program passes a comprehensive multi-stage evaluation before being approved:
Our surrogates are supported throughout the pregnancy: regular medical visits, psychological counseling, housing assistance if needed, and a dedicated coordinator who is their single point of contact.
Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS/PGT-A) is available and widely used in Ukrainian IVF clinics. It involves biopsying a cell from each blastocyst-stage embryo and sending it for chromosomal analysis before transfer. Benefits include:
PGS adds approximately $1,500–$3,000 to program costs and typically reduces the total number of transfer attempts needed, making it cost-effective overall.
There are dozens of surrogacy agencies in Ukraine. Here is what specifically differentiates IVF Militta:
The process of obtaining travel documents for your newborn depends on your country of citizenship. IVF Militta's legal team provides full support at every step.
This is a legitimate question and deserves a direct, honest answer rather than dismissal.
IVF Militta operates its medical and coordination infrastructure in western and central Ukraine, well outside active conflict zones. The clinics we partner with are in cities that have maintained continuous operations throughout 2022–2025, with no interruptions to IVF programs or patient care.
Practical safety measures in place:
Since 2022, IVF Militta has successfully completed hundreds of surrogacy programs and delivered babies to families from the US, UK, Australia, and Europe without a single interrupted case. We are transparent about the situation and will give you an honest assessment during your initial consultation.
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Answers to the most common questions about surrogacy in Ukraine from international intended parents.
Yes. Surrogacy in Ukraine has been legal under federal law since 2002 and remains fully legal in 2026. The legal basis is Article 123 of the Family Code of Ukraine, which explicitly states that the married couple who provided genetic material are the legal parents of the child from the moment of conception — not from birth. This is supported by Health Ministry Orders No. 24 and No. 771, which govern medical procedures and birth registration respectively. The surrogate mother has no parental rights at any stage under Ukrainian law. The birth certificate is issued directly in the intended parents' names at the hospital, with no court order or adoption process required in Ukraine.
A standard all-inclusive surrogacy program in Ukraine (with egg donor, one IVF cycle, full legal and medical support) typically costs between $38,000 and $55,000 USD in 2026. This compares to $120,000–$200,000 for equivalent programs in the United States. The main cost components are: agency and coordination fee ($10,000–$15,000), surrogate compensation ($12,000–$18,000), IVF and embryo transfer ($4,500–$7,000 per cycle), egg donor ($3,500–$6,000), prenatal care ($3,000–$5,000), legal documentation ($3,000–$5,000), and delivery/hospital ($2,000–$4,000). IVF Militta also offers guarantee programs at a fixed all-inclusive price covering unlimited IVF attempts until a live birth. Request a free consultation to receive your personalised cost estimate.
Under Ukrainian law, surrogacy is available to legally married heterosexual couples with a documented medical indication. Same-sex couples and single individuals are not eligible under current legislation. Required documents include: copies of both passports, an apostilled marriage certificate, and a medical letter from a licensed physician confirming a medical indication for surrogacy (e.g., multiple failed IVF cycles, uterine abnormality, or medical contraindication to pregnancy). No Ukrainian citizenship or residency is required — international couples from any country are eligible.
The full surrogacy journey with IVF Militta typically takes 14 to 18 months. Broken down: initial consultation and document preparation (1–2 months), surrogate matching (4–8 weeks on average), IVF stimulation and embryo transfer (1–2 months), pregnancy (9 months), and post-birth documentation for the newborn's passport and departure (2–4 weeks). The longest variable is the number of IVF transfer attempts required — guarantee programs eliminate the financial uncertainty of this stage. Most of the process is managed remotely; intended parents typically travel to Ukraine only once or twice in total.
Yes. Gender selection is legal in Ukraine through Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS, also called PGT-A). After IVF, embryos are cultured to the blastocyst stage, a cell is biopsied, and the biopsy is sent for chromosomal analysis. The report identifies the sex of each embryo and confirms chromosomal normality. You choose which embryo to transfer. PGS adds approximately $1,500–$3,000 to program costs, but also improves IVF success rates by ensuring only chromosomally healthy embryos are transferred, which reduces miscarriage risk.
IVF Militta's program is designed to be as remote-friendly as possible. If you are using your own eggs: you will typically need to travel to Ukraine once for the egg retrieval and fertilisation (approximately 10–14 days). If you are using a donor egg: no travel is needed until after a successful embryo transfer confirmation. In both cases, you travel to Ukraine again approximately 2–4 weeks before the due date to be present for the birth and to complete documentation. Total travel: 1–2 trips, typically 2–4 weeks on the ground in Ukraine. All consultations, legal document signing, and pregnancy monitoring updates are handled remotely.
No. Under Ukrainian law (Family Code, Article 123), the surrogate mother has absolutely no parental rights. This is not a contractual clause that could be contested — it is federal law. The intended parents are the sole legal parents from the moment of conception. The surrogate's name does not appear on the birth certificate. She cannot claim custody, refuse to surrender the child, or assert any parental rights at any point during or after the pregnancy. This legal certainty is one of the primary reasons Ukraine is chosen by international intended parents over less clearly regulated jurisdictions.
IVF Militta's surrogate screening process exceeds the minimum requirements set by Ukrainian law. All surrogates must be aged 21–35, have at least one healthy child of their own, be non-smokers, and have no history of serious psychiatric or chronic medical conditions. Our medical screening includes: full infectious disease panel (HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, TORCH), uterine assessment via hysteroscopy and ultrasound, genetic karyotyping, and a psychological evaluation by a licensed psychologist. A social assessment is also conducted. Surrogates participate voluntarily and receive fair compensation, regular medical support, psychological counseling, and a dedicated coordinator throughout the program.
IVF Militta operates entirely in western and central Ukraine, geographically far from active conflict areas. All our partner clinics are in cities that have operated without interruption throughout 2022–2025. Surrogates are housed in these areas for the duration of the pregnancy. We have comprehensive contingency plans for travel disruptions, including alternative entry routes to Ukraine via Poland, Slovakia, and Romania. Since 2022, IVF Militta has completed hundreds of programs and delivered babies to families from the US, UK, Australia, and Europe with no program interruptions. During your initial consultation, we provide an honest, up-to-date assessment of the current situation and all safety protocols in place.
A guarantee program (also called an unlimited or fixed-price program) is a surrogacy package where you pay one all-inclusive fee that covers unlimited IVF cycles and embryo transfers until a live birth. If the first transfer does not result in pregnancy, or if there is a pregnancy loss, additional transfers are included at no extra cost. For couples who may have limited embryo reserves or who have previously experienced IVF failures, a guarantee program provides both financial predictability and peace of mind. IVF Militta offers guarantee programs alongside standard (single-transfer-included) programs. During your consultation, our team will advise which option is better suited to your medical profile.
After the birth, IVF Militta coordinates the full documentation process. The Ukrainian birth certificate is issued in the intended parents' names at the civil registry office. For travel documents: US citizens apply for a US passport at the Embassy in Kyiv, including DNA testing (typically 2–4 weeks total). UK citizens apply for an Emergency Travel Document or passport; a Parental Order in UK court is also typically required after returning home. Australian parents apply for citizenship by descent and a passport at the Australian Embassy (typically 3–6 weeks). Scandinavian and EU parents' processes vary by country — our legal team prepares all required Ukrainian documentation to meet each country's specific embassy requirements. We coordinate embassy appointments and support you on the ground until departure.
