Why Georgia is a quietly excellent choice
Georgia has offered regulated gestational surrogacy since 1997, making it one of the oldest and most stable frameworks in the world. While Ukraine often gets the attention, Georgia has built a parallel ecosystem of experienced IVF clinics in Tbilisi and Batumi, strong surrogate support programs, and embassies that are well accustomed to processing international surrogacy cases.
For married heterosexual couples, the country offers a clear proposition: full legal parenthood from birth, a shorter flight from most of Europe and the Middle East, and program costs that typically sit between Ukraine and the Latin American destinations.
The Georgian legal framework
Surrogacy in Georgia is governed by:
- Article 143 of the Law of Georgia on Health Care (1997): authorises gestational surrogacy and recognises intended parents as the legal parents from birth.
- Order N01-74/N of the Minister of Justice: sets out the administrative procedure for registering the child under the intended parents’ names.
- 2023 government decree: restricts access to married heterosexual couples with documented medical indication — formalising what was already the clinical practice.
The surrogate signs a notarised consent before embryo transfer and has no legal or biological relationship with the child. The birth certificate lists both intended parents from day one — no court order or adoption is required.
Who qualifies
- Married heterosexual couples with a valid marriage certificate.
- A documented medical indication preventing the intended mother from safely carrying a pregnancy.
- At least one intended parent genetically related to the embryo.
If your situation falls outside these criteria, we will honestly redirect you to Colombia, Mexico or the USA.
The Georgian surrogacy process
- Free consultation with Militta. Eligibility review, medical file review, program design.
- Clinic and legal matching. Two or three pre-vetted Georgian clinics are proposed. An independent Georgian attorney is engaged in parallel.
- Medical screening and IVF cycle. A first short trip to Tbilisi for consultations, ovarian stimulation and embryo creation. Embryos are typically frozen and PGT-A tested.
- Surrogate matching. Pre-screened surrogate candidates (medically cleared, psychologically evaluated, with at least one prior healthy pregnancy).
- Tri-party contract and escrow. Notarised contract between intended parents, surrogate and clinic. Funds into escrow.
- Embryo transfer and pregnancy. Weekly updates, monthly ultrasound reports, quarterly legal check-ins.
- Birth in Georgia. Intended parents travel for the delivery (2–3 weeks). Birth certificate issued within 1–2 weeks.
- Apostille and embassy exit. Apostille, embassy appointment, passport, travel home.
Costs of surrogacy in Georgia in 2026
| Program | Total | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $45,900 – $52,000 | IVF + 1 embryo transfer, surrogate compensation and allowance, prenatal care, vaginal delivery, legal and notary fees, birth certificate, apostille. |
| Guaranteed baby | $55,000 – $60,000 | Unlimited embryo transfers, replacement surrogate if needed, baby-born guarantee, extended insurance, concierge coordination. |
| Premium VIP | $62,000 – $68,000 | Private VIP clinic, private delivery team, dedicated lawyer and case manager, premium accommodation for intended parents, private driver. |
Add-ons: PGT-A ($2,500–4,000), donor eggs ($5,500–9,000), donor sperm ($1,500–2,500), twin pregnancy surcharge ($5,000–8,000), additional IVF cycles.
Timeline and travel
- Month 0–1: Militta onboarding and clinic selection.
- Month 1–3: Medical screening, IVF cycle, embryo creation (first travel, 7–14 days).
- Month 3–6: Surrogate matching, contract, embryo transfer.
- Month 6–15: Pregnancy with weekly updates.
- Month 15–16: Delivery, birth certificate, apostille (second travel, 2–3 weeks).
- Month 16–18: Embassy processing and return home.
Why intended parents choose Georgia
- One of the oldest regulated frameworks in the world — 28+ years of precedent.
- Stable political environment with strong tourism and aviation connectivity.
- English-speaking IVF clinics in Tbilisi with modern technology.
- Shorter exit procedures than in some other jurisdictions for most European citizenships.
- Comfortable destination — a growing European-style capital with excellent food, hospitality and international hospitals.
Next step
If you are a married heterosexual couple with a medical indication and you want a stable, legally clear destination at a moderate cost, Georgia is a strong candidate. A short call with Militta will determine whether it fits your situation.