Surrogacy in Armenia
Clear legal framework with no court proceedings required

Armenia is a fast-growing surrogacy destination with a clear, supportive legal framework. The Republic's Family Code and Law on Reproductive Health permit gestational surrogacy for married heterosexual couples — with no court proceedings required.

Legal Since

2002

Programs From

$47,000

Average Timeline

12–18 months

Capital · Clinics

Yerevan

Why Choose Armenia

What makes Armenia a strong destination

Emerging destination

Armenia's Family Code permits gestational surrogacy for married heterosexual couples with clear procedures for parentage. The country has modern medical infrastructure in Yerevan and is becoming an emerging surrogacy destination for European families.

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No court proceedings required

Like Ukraine, Armenia issues the birth certificate in the intended parents' names without any court hearing or adoption procedure.

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Clear and modern law

The Republic of Armenia's Family Code and Law on Reproductive Health explicitly permit gestational surrogacy. The framework was modernised in recent years to align with international standards.

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Quality medical care

Yerevan's reproductive medicine sector has grown rapidly over the past decade. Partner clinics meet European standards for IVF, embryo culture, and prenatal care.

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Visa-friendly destination

Armenia offers visa-free entry to citizens of most EU countries, the US, Canada, UK, and Australia — making travel for matching, embryo transfer, and birth straightforward.

Legal Framework

Recognised by law since 2002

Armenia's gestational surrogacy framework is governed by Family Code & Law on Reproductive Health. Married heterosexual couples are recognised as the legal parents of the child — with no adoption procedure required.

Our family-law attorneys in Yerevan manage every legal step of your journey — from initial agreements through birth certificate issuance.

Legal points at a glance

Family Code & Law on Reproductive Health regulate gestational surrogacy
Married heterosexual couples are recognised as legal parents
Birth certificate issued in parents' names
No adoption or court proceedings required
Surrogate has no parental rights — explicit in law
International intended parents fully accepted
Modern legal framework aligned with international standards

Medical Care

Partner clinics in Yerevan

Our partner clinics in Yerevan are accredited reproductive medicine centres with experienced embryologists. Armenian reproductive medicine has grown rapidly in the 2010s and 2020s, with modern equipment and protocols equivalent to those in Ukraine and Georgia. Many medical staff are multilingual.