FAQ

The first steps to begin your surrogacy journey may vary depending on your specific situation and the surrogacy agency you choose to work with. However, here are some general steps to consider:

1. Research and choose a reputable surrogacy agency in Ukraine. Look for an agency with experience in surrogacy programs, a good reputation, and a track record of success.

2. Contact the agency and schedule an initial consultation. This can be done online or by phone and will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss your options.

3. Complete any necessary medical evaluations and tests. You and your partner may need to undergo medical evaluations to ensure that you are both healthy and able to participate in a surrogacy program.

4. Choose a surrogate mother. Your surrogacy agency will provide you with potential surrogate candidates to choose from, and you will have the opportunity to interview and select a surrogate that is a good fit for you.

5. Negotiate a surrogacy agreement. This will involve working with your surrogacy agency and legal professionals to establish the terms of your surrogacy arrangement, including compensation, legal responsibilities, and other details.

6. Begin the medical process. Once you have chosen a surrogate and finalized your surrogacy agreement, you will begin the medical process, including fertility treatments and embryo transfer.

It’s important to work with experienced professionals who can guide you through each step of the surrogacy process and provide support and guidance along the way.

Yes, commercial surrogacy is legal in Ukraine. In fact, Ukraine has become a popular destination for international surrogacy because of its favorable legal and regulatory environment. Ukrainian law recognizes the intended parents as the legal parents of the child born through surrogacy, and there is a clear legal framework for surrogacy arrangements that protects the rights of both the intended parents and the surrogate.

In Ukraine, only the gestational surrogacy is legal, where the surrogate carries an embryo created with the intended parents’ gametes or donor’s gametes from one side. In Ukraine, gestational surrogacy is performed using in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. The intended parents’ embryos can be created using their own gametes or through the use of donor eggs or sperm.

There are some restrictions and regulations governing the surrogacy process. Here are some key restrictions to be aware of:

1) This has to be heterosexual officially married couple.

2) A woman has to have contraindications to pregnancy and carrying a child (this has to be a document from the Doctor which would state that surrogacy is recommended for this woman).

3) Donor’s material can only be used from one side when we are talking about surrogacy, this means you can only use donor’s eggs, for example, and husband’s semen. Embryo to be implanted into the uterus of a surrogate has to have a genetic link to at least one parent and mustn’t have any genetic link to the surrogate mother.

There are several legal advantages to pursuing surrogacy in Ukraine. Here are some key advantages:

Favorable surrogacy laws: Ukraine has some of the most favorable surrogacy laws in the world, with clear legal guidelines for surrogacy arrangements and a legal framework that recognizes the intended parents as the legal parents of the child born through surrogacy.

Affordable costs: Surrogacy in Ukraine can be more affordable than in many other countries, making it a popular destination for international surrogacy.

Efficient process: The surrogacy process in Ukraine can be relatively efficient, with a streamlined process for surrogacy agreements and a relatively short timeframe for completing the necessary legal and medical steps.

High success rates: Ukraine has a high success rate for IVF and surrogacy, which can give intended parents greater confidence in the surrogacy process.

Yes, a woman has to have contraindications to pregnancy and carrying a child according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

There are several ways to bring money to Ukraine, including cash, credit cards, and traveler’s checks. Here’s a brief overview of each option:

Cash: You can bring cash to Ukraine, but it’s important to note that there are limits on how much cash you can bring into the country without declaring it to customs. Currently, the limit for cash brought into Ukraine is 10,000 euros or equivalent in other currencies.

Credit cards: Credit cards are widely accepted in Ukraine, especially in larger cities.

Traveler’s checks: Traveler’s checks can be a convenient and secure way to bring money to Ukraine, as they can be replaced if lost or stolen. However, traveler’s checks may not be accepted in all locations, and it’s important to check with your bank or travel agency to ensure that you can cash traveler’s checks in Ukraine.

After the baby is born, the intended parents must obtain a birth certificate and register the baby’s birth with the appropriate authorities. The lawyer prepares a set of necessary documents for the registration of the baby at the Department of State Registration of Civil Status Acts.

In general, the process of finding a surrogate mother and completing the necessary medical and legal steps can take from one to several months. This can include finding a suitable surrogate, completing medical evaluations and tests, negotiating a surrogacy agreement, and obtaining all necessary legal clearances and approvals.