Destination Programme

Surrogacy in Georgia
The longest-running legal surrogacy framework in the world

Georgia has permitted gestational surrogacy under explicit law since 1997 — making it the longest-running surrogacy jurisdiction in the world. The legal system is mature, well-tested, and particularly trusted by EU, US, and Australian intended parents.

Legal Since

1997

Programs From

$47,000

Average Timeline

14–20 months

Capital · Clinics

Tbilisi

Why Choose Georgia

What makes Georgia a strong destination

Stability factor

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.

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Longest legal history (since 1997)

Georgia legalised gestational surrogacy nearly three decades ago. Its court system has handled thousands of surrogacy cases — making the legal process highly predictable.

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Internationally recognised

Georgian birth certificates and surrogacy court orders are recognised by most EU embassies, the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom without complications.

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Strong medical sector

Tbilisi hosts modern IVF clinics with European certifications. Georgia's reproductive medicine sector grew rapidly in the 2010s and is on par with Ukraine.

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Clear court process

Unlike Ukraine and Armenia, Georgia requires a brief court hearing to issue the birth certificate — but our legal team manages this entirely. Parents do not need to attend.

Legal Framework

Recognised by law since 1997

Georgia's gestational surrogacy framework is governed by Law on Healthcare, Article 143. Married heterosexual couples are recognised 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) — the world's oldest surrogacy law
Active framework since 1997 — over 25 years of legal precedent
Married heterosexual couples are recognised as legal parents
Brief court hearing required to issue birth certificate (managed by Novaparent)
Court order is final — no further proceedings required
Surrogate explicitly has no parental rights
Particularly accepted by EU, US, UK, and Australian authorities

Medical Care

Partner clinics in Tbilisi

Our partner clinics in Tbilisi are accredited reproductive medicine centres 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.