Which state has the cheapest surrogacy?

1. 🩺 The cheapest surrogacy
2. 🤰 Cost of surrogacy programs
3. ⭐ Mexico
4. 💊 Colombia
5. ✔ Georgia
6. 📝 Ukraine

A reproductive program is a long and expensive journey, so it is important to find a surrogate mother at a low cost, the cheapest surrogacy, and also not to miss out on quality in pursuit of a low price.

We've rounded up the cheapest surrogacy destinations in the world and included factors you shouldn't miss when focusing on the cost of your reproductive journey.

The cheapest surrogacy

Before we look at the list of the cheapest countries for surrogacy, let’s pay attention to the issue of the cheapest surrogacy in the USA.

The cost of surrogacy in the USA ranges from $140,000 to $150,000, most realistic final price exceeds $160,000. Few people would consider these prices to be cheap surrogacy in the US: many US couples desperately need grants for assisted reproductive procedures and are also forced to resort to taking out loans to cover the cost. Thus, the question of the cheapest surrogacy in the USA does not make sense. This is also because clinics rarely practice guaranteed programs. This means that if at any stage something goes wrong (the embryo did not implant, the pregnancy stopped or was terminated, etc.), the cost of repeated cycles will have to be paid again.                                                                                                                                                                          

If you still want to find the cheapest state for surrogacy, then pay attention to Arkansas and Nevada - the cost of reproductive programs in these states will be several thousand dollars lower than the national average. In addition to being the cheapest states for surrogacy, the states are known for their friendly reproductive legislation.

For example, Nevada has a practice of issuing birth orders that are legally binding and protect the rights of the intended parents. Also in 2013, the state's surrogacy laws were updated, eliminating some of the problems that existed in previous laws. The new laws allow people of any marital status, gender or sexual orientation to apply to become potential parents. Additionally, the new law provides legal protections for recipients of donor eggs, sperm and embryos, making Nevada extremely surrogacy-friendly.

In Arkansas, local law has recognized surrogacy agreements as valid, and a 2017 court ruling extended the law to both heterosexual and same-sex married couples. Same-sex couples must be married.

Perhaps, these two areas are by far the cheapest surrogacy in the United States.

The list of countries with the cheapest surrogacy in the world includes:

1. Mexico.
2. Colombia
3. Georgia.
4. Ukraine.

Let's start by looking at prices for reproductive programs in these countries.

Cost of surrogacy programs

The cheapest surrogacy implies not only a surrogate mother at a low price, but also the cost of medical procedures, legal services, as well as accommodation in the country of your choice. Let's give a brief overview of the conditions in each country from the list above.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Mexico

In Mexico, single people, LGBT and heterosexual couples can become parents. The cost of a reproductive program varies between $70,000-$80,000. Moreover, despite the altruistic nature of the surrogacy service, the intended parents are obliged to reimburse the surrogate mother for all expenses incurred during pregnancy. With some assumptions, the prices can be called the cheapest surrogacy, but they are still 2 times lower than the cost of surrogacy in the USA. At the same time, clinics in Mexico implement guaranteed programs, working with intended parents before the birth of their child.

Colombia

In Colombia, parents can also become single people, LGBT people and heterosexual couples where one of the intended parents has a genetic connection to the child. The cost of a reproductive program varies between $65,000-$75,000. Surrogate mothers provide services on an altruistic basis with mandatory reimbursement of expenses incurred during pregnancy. Taking into account the implementation of guaranteed programs, this can be considered cheap surrogacy.

Georgia

In Georgia, only heterosexual couples can become parents, where one of the intended parents has a genetic connection with the child. The cost of a reproductive program varies between $50,000-$60,000. Surrogate mothers receive a fee for pregnancy and reimbursement of expenses incurred during pregnancy. Despite the lack of guaranteed programs, this is the cheapest surrogacy in the former CIS.

Ukraine

Despite the Russian military invasion, Ukraine continues to attract the attention of people from all over the world in need of the cheapest surrogacy. Sustained interest is largely related to the rapid adaptation of Ukrainian reproductive clinics to the difficult conditions of wartime: for example, the further development of international programs with the departure of a surrogate mother from Ukraine to the UK. Married heterosexual couples, as well as single women, can become parents with the help of ART. International programs have been developed for single men in countries with favorable legislation. For example, in Belgium.

A reproductive program in a Ukrainian clinic will cost $50,000-$80,000 This is a very affordable surrogacy considering the amount of services included in the package chosen by the intended parents. Surrogate mothers provide services on a commercial basis, but fees and expenses are often included in the cost of the guaranteed program along with services for legalizing the newborn. Such programs, in particular, are offered by Feskov Human Reproduction Group.

We hope this mini-review has given you a basic understanding of countries with cheap surrogacy and helped you understand in which country for your budget you will receive the maximum guarantee of the birth of a child and comprehensive assistance in preparing the necessary documents for legalizing it in the country of your residence.

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Authors, contributors:

Irina Feskova
Reproductive endocrinologist, medical director

published: 09 May 2024
updated   : 09 May 2024

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