Surrogacy laws by Countries
Not every country allows international surrogacy. The law regarding surrogacy varies from country to country. For instance, it is forbidden to bring a child carried by a surrogate mother to...
Not every country allows international surrogacy. The law regarding surrogacy varies from country to country. For instance, it is forbidden to bring a child carried by a surrogate mother to...
Legend
- Not allowed
- Undefined by laws
- Altruistic (there are restrictions, for example allowed altruistic surrogacy only)
- Allowed
| Country | Permission | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| France | Not allowed | |
| Austria | Not allowed | |
| Germany | Not allowed | |
| Sweden | Not allowed | |
| Switzerland | Not allowed | |
| Hungary | Not allowed | |
| Poland | Not allowed | |
| Italy | Not allowed | |
| Japan | Not allowed | |
| Norway | Not allowed | |
| Portugal | Not allowed | |
| Finland | Undefined by laws | |
| Greece | Undefined by laws | |
| Ireland | Undefined by laws | |
| Luxemburg | Undefined by laws | |
| New Zealand | Undefined by laws | |
| Belgium | Altruistic | |
| Spain | Altruistic | |
| Australia | Altruistic | |
| Canada | Altruistic | |
| Iceland | Altruistic | |
| Netherelands | Altruistic | |
| UK | Altruistic | |
| Cyprus | Allowed | |
| Denmark | Allowed | |
| Israel | Allowed | |
| South Africa | Allowed | |
| USA | Allowed | Allowed in 70% states: California, Illinois, Arkansas, Maryland and other. |
NOTEInformation on countries can change, if you have other information, please inform us
Gestational surrogacy is allowed in several states in the USA. Before applying to international surrogacy program you need to be sure that the government of your country of residence will issue a passport for the child. This is very important moment.