Destination Program

Surrogacy in Armenia
Clear legal framework with no court proceedings required

Last reviewed 25 October 2026 · Andrew Khodonovych ·Legally reviewed byYevhen Podorozhnii6 November 2026

A clear legal framework where, as in Ukraine, intended parents are named on the birth certificate with no court or adoption. Our Armenia program is for married heterosexual couples.

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Legal Since

2002

Programs From

$47,000

Average Timeline

12–18 months

Capital · Clinics

Yerevan

Legal Framework

Recognized by law since 2002

Governed by the Family Code & Law on Reproductive Health. Married heterosexual couples are the legal parents — no adoption, no court.

Our family-law attorneys in Yerevan handle every legal step, from the agreement to the birth certificate.

Legal points at a glance

Birth certificate in your names, no court or adoption
The surrogate has no parental rights — explicit in law
Since July 2024, surrogates for foreign couples must be non-Armenian

Medical Care

Partner clinics in Yerevan

Modern reproductive centres in Yerevan with experienced embryologists. Specific clinic options are reviewed during your consultation.

PGD FISH 9 and PGT-A 24-chromosome testing available
Full medical and psychological screening of every surrogate (how we choose)
Staff speaking Armenian, Russian and English

Programs & Pricing

Three all-inclusive packages

Standard

$47,000

For couples with existing embryos. One embryo transfer; IVF not included.

Comfort

$60,000

One IVF cycle (own or donor eggs), up to three transfer attempts, PGD FISH 9 testing.

Prestige

$75,000

Up to 3 IVF cycles (own and/or donor eggs), unlimited transfers, priority matching, PGD FISH 9 testing.

Same price in all three countries. See the full cost breakdown →

Coming Home

Coming home from Armenia

Citizenship and recognition at home depend on where you live:

From the United Kingdom From Ireland From Canada From the United States From Australia From Germany From France From Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

Surrogacy in Armenia — questions answered

Who are the surrogate mothers in Armenia?

Since a July 2024 amendment, Armenian citizens may not be surrogates for foreign intended parents. Our surrogates come from neighboring countries — typically Georgia and Kazakhstan. Each has at least one healthy child of her own and passes full medical, psychological and background screening.

How long does a surrogacy program in Armenia take?

Most journeys take 12–18 months from contract to home, depending mainly on whether embryos already exist.

Do we need a visa to travel to Armenia?

Citizens of the EU, US, Canada, UK, Australia and many other countries enter Armenia visa-free for short stays. We arrange accommodation and transport around each visit.

Will the Armenian birth certificate be accepted at home?

The child does not acquire Armenian citizenship — citizenship and travel documents come from your own embassy, using the Armenian birth certificate in your names. Some countries require extra steps at home, such as a parental order or transcription. We map your exact path in the consultation.

Who can apply for surrogacy in Armenia?

Married heterosexual couples, including foreign intended parents, where there is a documented medical reason for surrogacy. A letter and records from your own doctor are normally sufficient; the clinic reviews them and we arrange a certified translation.

Can we use donor eggs, and will we both be on the birth certificate?

Yes. Donor eggs are included in the Comfort and Prestige packages, and both spouses are recorded as the parents on the Armenian birth certificate from birth — with no court step. Neither the egg donor nor the surrogate has parental rights.

Our Team

The people beside you at every stage

Yevhen Podorozhnii

Legal Partner · Georgia & Armenia

Yevhen has worked in surrogacy and assisted reproduction since 2018 — from organising individual programmes to overseeing legal and contractual work for families.

Since 2018Surrogacy & assisted reproduction
Georgia · ArmeniaLegal support
ContractsLegal clarity for parents

At Novaparent he is responsible for legal support of our programmes in Georgia and Armenia: contracts, legal questions and coordination with our international partners.

A successful surrogacy programme depends on more than medicine. Correct organisation, legal certainty, accountable partners and control of every stage matter just as much — so parents can focus on waiting for their child.

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Svitlana Burkovska

Surrogate Programme Curator

Svitlana knows surrogacy from both sides: she has been a surrogate mother herself, so she understands the feelings, concerns and needs of women who choose this path.

10+ yearsIn surrogacy
OnceA surrogate mother herself
Every stageSurrogate selection & support

For more than 10 years she has selected, coordinated and supported surrogate mothers and protected their rights and interests. At Novaparent she leads our work with surrogate mothers — selection, preparation, communication and support throughout the programme.

It matters to me that every woman feels heard, protected and confident in her decision. True professionalism in this field is impossible without humanity, respect and personal responsibility.

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