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Ukraine is one of the few countries where gestational surrogacy is legal, regulated and protects the intended parents. The birth certificate is issued in your names. No court order, no adoption, no legal grey zone.
Combined with experienced IVF clinics and program costs that are far lower than in the United States, Ukraine remains a leading destination for intended parents from the US, UK, Australia and Europe.
Key advantages of surrogacy in Ukraine:
Ukraine’s legislation on assisted reproduction is explicit about who the parents are. The key instruments are:
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, then recommend a program format: basic, guaranteed or with an egg donor.
Partner lawyers prepare the surrogacy agreement and powers of attorney in line with the Family Code of Ukraine and Ministry of Health Order No. 787.
We match you with a screened surrogate mother and, if needed, an egg donor from the agency database, based on your preferences and medical requirements.
IVF and embryo transfer take place at the partner clinic “Lita” in Kyiv (Ministry of Health licence No. 0711/17-M). PGT-A testing is available.
Regular check-ups, ultrasound monitoring and coordinator updates throughout the pregnancy. From week 28 the surrogate lives in agency-provided accommodation in Kyiv.
Delivery in a state maternity hospital in Kyiv. We coordinate the birth certificate, DNA testing, embassy appointments and travel documents 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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Yes. Programs continue, babies are born in Kyiv maternity hospitals, and embassies in Kyiv issue travel documents for newborns. Intended parents enter Ukraine overland from Poland because airspace is closed. Militta, the partner clinic “Lita” and the maternity hospitals are all in Kyiv. Read the full answer: Is surrogacy still possible in Ukraine in 2026?
Cost is the first question every intended parent asks. Militta publishes its program ranges and provides a written, itemised quote before you sign anything.
| Program format | What is included | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic program | Surrogate selection and screening, IVF and embryo transfer at the partner clinic, pregnancy monitoring, delivery, surrogate compensation, legal support, coordinator | $41,500–$48,500 |
| Guaranteed program | Everything in the basic program plus repeated IVF cycles and embryo transfers until a live birth, with surrogate replacement if needed | $57,300–$68,000 |
| Program with an egg donor | Basic or guaranteed program plus donor selection, donor stimulation and compensation | Quoted individually in writing |
* The exact figure within the range depends on the number of IVF cycles, medical requirements and additional services. Extra charges apply for twins and caesarean delivery.
What the surrogate mother receives (included in the program price): $300 after the embryo transfer, $400 per month during pregnancy, and $17,000–$32,200 after the birth depending on the program, number of children and delivery method. From week 28 the agency provides accommodation in Kyiv. See the full cost breakdown.
| Country | Militta program cost | Legal status | Birth certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $41,500–$68,000 | Legal for married couples | In parents’ names |
| Georgia | $52,500–$82,500 | Legal for heterosexual couples | In parents’ names |
| United States | Typically over $100,000 | Legal, varies by state | Pre-birth order in most states |
| Spain / France / Germany | — | Not permitted | — |
Militta also runs surrogacy programs in Georgia for couples who are not married or prefer direct flights. See international surrogacy: countries compared.
Yes. Gestational surrogacy for married couples is permitted by the Family Code of Ukraine (Article 123) and regulated by Ministry of Health Order No. 787. The framework has been applied consistently by clinics and civil registry offices, including throughout 2022–2026.
The surrogate mother has no parental rights at any stage. She cannot contest custody or claim parental status under Ukrainian law.
Surrogacy is available to legally married heterosexual couples with a documented medical indication. International couples are eligible; no Ukrainian citizenship or residency is required.
Typical medical indications:
Note: same-sex couples and single individuals are not eligible under current Ukrainian legislation.
A program with Militta usually takes 12 to 18 months from the first consultation to departure with your baby:
Every surrogate in the Militta database passes a multi-stage evaluation before being offered to intended parents:
During the program the surrogate is paid monthly, receives medical care at the partner clinic, moves to agency-provided accommodation in Kyiv from week 28, and has a coordinator as her single point of contact.
Preimplantation genetic testing is available at the partner clinic. A cell is biopsied from each blastocyst and analysed for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer, which lowers the risk of miscarriage and failed transfers. PGD can screen for specific inherited conditions if either parent is a known carrier. Testing is optional and quoted separately.
Travel documents for the newborn depend on your citizenship. Militta and its partner lawyers prepare the Ukrainian documents and accompany you to the embassy.
This is a fair question and deserves a direct answer. Militta, the partner clinic and the maternity hospitals are located in Kyiv, which has kept medical services, IVF programs and civil registry offices running throughout 2022–2026. Programs that started during this period have been completed, and we keep contingency plans for travel disruptions, including overland entry via Poland, Slovakia or Romania.
During your first consultation we give an honest, up-to-date assessment of the situation and the safety measures in place, and the agreement includes provisions in case conditions change materially.
Verified Google reviews from intended parents who completed their surrogacy program with us.
Answers to the most common questions about surrogacy in Ukraine from international intended parents.
Yes. Gestational surrogacy for married couples is permitted by Article 123 of the Family Code of Ukraine and regulated by Ministry of Health Order No. 787. The spouses whose embryo is carried by the surrogate are the child’s parents, and the birth certificate is issued in their names. The surrogate mother has no parental rights, and no adoption or court proceedings are required in Ukraine.
Militta’s basic program in Ukraine costs $41,500–$48,500 and the guaranteed program $57,300–$68,000. The price includes surrogate selection and compensation, IVF and embryo transfer at the partner clinic “Lita”, pregnancy monitoring, delivery, legal support and a personal coordinator. Programs with an egg donor are quoted individually in writing. Twins and caesarean delivery are charged additionally. You receive a full itemised quote before signing.
Under Ukrainian law, surrogacy is available to legally married heterosexual couples with a documented medical indication and a genetic link to the child from at least one spouse. Same-sex couples and single individuals are not eligible. Required documents: passport copies, an apostilled marriage certificate and a medical letter confirming the indication for surrogacy. No Ukrainian citizenship or residency is required.
A program with Militta usually takes 12 to 18 months: consultation and documents (1–2 months), surrogate matching and agreement (1–2 months), IVF and embryo transfer (1–2 months), pregnancy (9 months) and post-birth documentation (2–4 weeks). The main variable is the number of embryo transfers needed; the guaranteed program removes the financial uncertainty of repeated attempts.
Yes. PGT-A and PGD are available at the partner clinic “Lita”. After IVF, embryos are cultured to the blastocyst stage, a cell is biopsied and analysed for chromosomal abnormalities, and only healthy embryos are transferred. Testing is optional, quoted separately and discussed with the doctor during planning.
Usually one or two trips. If you use your own eggs, the intended mother travels once for stimulation and egg retrieval; if you use a donor, no trip is needed before pregnancy. The second trip is for the birth: parents arrive 2–4 weeks before the due date and stay for 2–4 weeks after the birth to complete the documents. Consultations, agreement signing and pregnancy updates are handled remotely.
No. Under Article 123 of the Family Code of Ukraine the intended parents are the child’s parents, and the surrogate’s name does not appear on the birth certificate. She cannot claim custody or refuse to hand over the child. The agreement is notarised before the embryo transfer.
Candidates must be 20–41 years old with at least one healthy child, Rh-positive, with a body mass index up to 28, no chronic diseases and no previous caesarean section. Screening includes an infectious disease panel, gynaecological examination and ultrasound, a psychiatrist’s clearance and, for married candidates, the husband’s written consent. Only candidates who pass every stage are entered into the database.
Militta, the partner clinic “Lita” and the maternity hospitals are in Kyiv, where medical services and registry offices have operated throughout 2022–2026. We keep contingency plans for travel disruptions, including overland entry via Poland, Slovakia or Romania, and the agreement includes provisions in case conditions change. During the first consultation you receive an honest, current assessment.
The guaranteed program ($57,300–$68,000) covers repeated IVF cycles and embryo transfers until a live birth, including surrogate replacement if needed, for one fixed price. The basic program ($41,500–$48,500) includes one cycle and one transfer. Couples with a limited number of embryos or previous IVF failures usually choose the guaranteed format for financial predictability.
After the birth you receive a Ukrainian birth certificate in your names. US citizens then obtain a passport at the US Embassy after DNA testing (about 2–4 weeks); UK citizens apply for a passport or emergency travel document and later a Parental Order at home; Australian parents apply for citizenship by descent and a passport (about 3–6 weeks); EU procedures vary by country. Militta and its partner lawyers prepare the Ukrainian documents and accompany you to the embassy.
Five questions about where you live, your relationship, genetic material and budget. The result says honestly whether Ukraine, Georgia or a partner destination is open to you, with the real program prices, and sends your answers to a coordinator on WhatsApp.
