Destination Program
Surrogacy in Georgia
One of the world's longest-running legal surrogacy frameworks
Georgia has permitted gestational surrogacy under explicit law since 1997 — one of the longest-running surrogacy frameworks in the world. The legal system is mature, well-tested, and particularly trusted by EU, US, and Australian intended parents.
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What makes Georgia a strong destination
Georgia's surrogacy law dates to 1997 — making it one of the longest-established legal frameworks for gestational surrogacy worldwide. The country is not in any active conflict and has EU adequacy status for personal data transfers.
Longest legal history (since 1997)
Georgia legalised gestational surrogacy nearly three decades ago. Its legal framework has handled thousands of surrogacy cases — making the process highly predictable and recognized internationally.
Internationally recognized
Georgian birth certificates issued through the Civil Registry are commonly used for embassy, passport, and citizenship procedures in the EU, US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. The exact path depends on your home country's law.
Strong medical sector
Tbilisi hosts modern IVF clinics. Georgia's reproductive medicine sector grew rapidly in the 2010s. Specific clinic options and medical documentation are reviewed during your consultation.
Clear administrative process
Unlike many destinations, Georgia processes parentage through the Civil Registry of the Public Service Development Agency — administrative, not judicial in standard cases. Our partner agency in Tbilisi manages all paperwork.
Legal Framework
Recognized by law since 1997
Georgia's gestational surrogacy framework is governed by Law on Healthcare, Article 143. Married heterosexual couples are recognized as the legal parents of the child — with no adoption procedure required.
Our family-law attorneys in Tbilisi manage every legal step of your journey — from initial agreements through birth certificate issuance.
Legal points at a glance
- Law on Healthcare (Article 143) — one of the world's oldest explicit surrogacy laws
- Active framework since 1997 — over 25 years of legal precedent
- Married heterosexual couples are recognized as legal parents
- Birth certificate issued through Civil Registry within 1–2 weeks (managed by partner agency)
- Process is administrative — no court hearing in standard cases
- Surrogate explicitly has no parental rights
- Commonly used in EU, US, UK, and Australian consular procedures
Medical Care
Partner clinics in Tbilisi
Our partner clinics in Tbilisi are modern reproductive medicine centers with strong international ties — many of their embryologists trained in Germany, the UK, or Israel. The medical standards are equivalent to Ukrainian clinics, with the additional benefit of a smaller, more concentrated clinic network that allows for closer personal attention.
- Modern IVF clinics in Tbilisi
- Embryologists with international training (DE, UK, IL)
- Modern embryology and andrology laboratories
- PGD FISH 9 and PGT-A 24-chromosome genetic testing available
- Rigorous surrogate medical and psychological screening
- English-speaking medical staff at all partner clinics
Programs & Pricing
Three all-inclusive packages
Same all-inclusive pricing across Ukraine, Georgia, and Armenia. See the full cost breakdown →
Coming Home
Coming home from Georgia
Georgia issues the birth certificate in the intended parents' names through the Civil Registry within 1–2 weeks of birth — administratively, not via court hearing in standard cases. How this translates to citizenship and full legal recognition at home depends on where you live:
Frequently Asked Questions
Surrogacy in Georgia — questions answered
Is gestational surrogacy legal in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia has explicitly permitted gestational surrogacy since 1997 under the Law on Healthcare, Article 143 — one of the world's longest-running explicit surrogacy frameworks. Married heterosexual couples are recognized as legal parents from birth, with no adoption procedure required. The process is administrative through the Civil Registry of the Public Service Development Agency, not judicial in standard cases.
Who can apply for surrogacy in Georgia?
Georgia permits gestational surrogacy for heterosexual couples — married or in a documented relationship of at least one year — including foreign intended parents; same-sex couples and single applicants are not eligible. Novaparent's Georgia program is designed for married heterosexual couples with a documented medical need, and eligibility is confirmed individually with our local legal counsel in Tbilisi.
How long does a surrogacy program in Georgia take?
From signing the agreement to bringing your baby home, expect 14–20 months in total. This typically includes 4–8 weeks for surrogate matching, 2–3 months for IVF and embryo transfer, the 9-month pregnancy, and 1–2 weeks for Civil Registry birth certificate issuance through our partner agency in Tbilisi.
Will the Georgian birth certificate be recognized in our home country?
Georgian birth certificates issued through the Civil Registry are commonly used for embassy, passport, and citizenship procedures abroad. The exact path to citizenship and full parental recognition depends on your home country's law — we work with families from each of these jurisdictions and walk you through the specifics during your free consultation.
Do we need to hire a separate lawyer at home?
Our family-law attorneys in Tbilisi manage every legal step in Georgia — from the initial agreement to birth certificate issuance. Whether you also need legal counsel in your home country depends on local law: some jurisdictions require a parental order or transcription procedure after returning home. We discuss this honestly during the consultation rather than telling you what you want to hear.
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