Ukraine is considered to be one of the recognized centers of surrogacy in the world. Legal protection of parental rights of the Intended Parents, considerable cost and quality balance and comfortable location make Ukraine attractive destination for Intended Parents on their way to making their dream about full family come true.

Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy in Law in Ukraine

  • Surrogacy in Ukraine is absolutely legal and is regulated by the Family Code of Ukraine and other legislative acts. Intended Parents will be able to make their dream about parenthood come true in Ukraine. Clause 2 of Article 123 of the Family Code of Ukraine indicates the origin of the child born by the Surrogate Mother after applying artificial reproductive technologies with the use of gametes of the married couple and defines this couple as legal parents of the child. Clause 3 of the same article establishes the possibility for the couple to use
  • egg or semen donor in IVF programs, and future embryo in any case will be considered as the one who originates from the Intended Parents. In Addition to the Law of Ukraine "On transplantation of organs and other anatomic materials of human" from July 16, 1999 it is mentioned that the spouses, who have consented to the use of assisted reproductive technology, have full parental rights and responsibilities in relation to children, who are born as a result of using these techniques.

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What are the requirements for a woman to become a surrogate mother in Ukraine?

Under the Law of Ukraine, a woman, who has a wish to become a surrogate mother, should meet the following criteria:

  • be between 18-36 years old;
  • to have at least one healthy born child;
  • be mentally and physically healthy;

Acknowledgement of paternity

  • Article 123 of the Family Code of Ukraine considers a baby to be a child of genetic parents from the moment of conception. If a couple uses an assisted reproductive technique with gametes from donors, they are the legal parents from the moment the embryo is created. In a process of gestational subrogation, the parents of intention are considered the legal parents as of the moment of transfer of the embryo to the subrogate mother’s uterus. Therefore, she has no right or obligation to the baby.

    After the birth of the baby, two documents will be given to the intended parents:

    • The birth certificate in the name of the biological father and the gestational carrier
    • Renunciation by the gestational carrier
  • With both documents, the intended parents will be able to register in the Ukrainian organism corresponding to their baby as the child of both, without the name of the gestational mother appearing. As for acquiring US citizenship, the child may acquire it at birth if the parent or parents meet the conditions established in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). A child born abroad must be biologically related to at least one US citizen parent who is biologically related to him or her.

    To this purpose, DNA testing is required. If the child does not have a biological connection to a US citizen parent, he or she will not acquire US citizenship at birth.

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The birth of a child with the help of surrogacy is a very important and long-awaited moment for every parent who has decided to do this step. Quite often, this process is accompanied by long-term medical procedures and expectations. Once parents receive their newborn infant, it seems that all the stages of this trip have passed, and, there are only formalities ahead. However, after the birth of a child another extremely responsible and important step of this journey begins: obtaining a citizenship for a child, giving parents all the parental rights, and receiving a temporary travel document / passport for a child that will ensure safe and successful return of the whole family home.

  • Legal advice of the English speaking lawyer.

    During the whole surrogacy program, potential parents have the opportunity to get legal advice from a highly qualified English-speaking lawyer on any issues they may be interested in, besides, parents will have comprehensive legal support not only during the program, but also after the birth of a child, before their return back home, and if necessary, till the legal process is finished in their home country.

  • Birth Certificate.

    One of the first child’s documents is his/her birth certificate. Our lawyer will prepare all necessary documents as soon as possible and organize the process of obtaining of these documents for your baby. Moreover, according to the legislation of Ukraine in the birth certificate of a child, the married couple, who gave consent to the transfer of the embryo, is indicated as parents, information about the surrogate mother is not mentioned. In addition, due to the legislation of Ukraine, a surrogate mother is not recognized as a mother of a child, who was born by her with the help of assisted reproductive technology, she does not have parental rights for this child, and she cannot establish these rights in court.

  • Embassy preparations. Child travel passport receiving.

    The next step is to prepare documents that are submitted to the Embassy to receive a travel document/passport for your child. Here all depends on your citizenship, and on the requirements of the embassy, which relate to the parents whose child was born with the help of surrogacy. Usually, most of the Embassies, already have a clear and systematic procedure for issuing a document for a child born due to surrogate motherhood, and there is a clear list of documents, which should be provided.

  • We are proud to inform you that we have an excellent long-term experience of cooperation with the Embassies of different countries. Our lawyer will provide you with the full guidance and support during the program, and will prepare all the documents required by your Embassy. All documents which are to be submitted to the Embassy will be processed in accordance with the requirements of your embassy will be translated by a certified translator, whose signature will be certified in the presence of a notary, and your child's birth certificate will have an Apostille or be legalized. Furthermore, our lawyer will accompany you on your trip
  • Kiev to submit documents to the embassy. Thus, you are never alone; always feel strong support of our team. Sometimes, when parents return home, a court process in their country begins, and additional documents are required from the surrogate mother (for example, in Ireland, Britain, Germany). Our lawyer will be in touch with your local lawyer to arrange additional documents, and to provide you with further assistance in confirmation or recognition of a new citizen in your country of residence.

Surrogacy destinations

  • Western Region. Lviv.

    Another popular region for surrogacy is Western part of Ukraine, the biggest city in this region Lviv, is the popular destination for European citizens because of it’s approximity to EU borders, 70 km driving distance of the Polish-Ukrainian border. Here are located one of the most oldest private Ukrainian reproductive centers, which have more than 20 years experience in ART.

    The old city of Lviv in western Ukraine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the crossroads of cultures and jam packed with historic architecture. Being on a key trade route made Lviv very cosmopolitan in medieval times: Ukrainians, Poles, Armenians, Jews and Germans mixed here for hundreds of years, at a time when this merchants’ city was the capital of the Galicia region.

    That wealth and diversity is manifest in the sublime Renaissance and Baroque houses and churches in the Old Town. These chaotic but cultivated streets host many of the top museums, galleries and performing arts venues in Ukraine.

If you are facing challenges in conceiving or have medical circumstances that prevent pregnancy, a surrogacy program may be the viable option to fulfill your dream of starting a family. 
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