Why choose surrogacy in Georgia?
Georgia is one of the few European countries that allow commercial surrogacy. With excellent value, a simple legal process, and high-quality medical care, it has become an increasingly popular choice for Chinese families.
Key advantages of Georgia surrogacy
- Best value: Total cost only $45,000–$70,000, about one-third of the United States
- Simplified legal process: The birth certificate lists the intended parents directly, with no court process
- Commercial surrogacy is legal: Georgia law clearly allows it, and contracts are legally protected
- High medical standards: Tbilisi hosts reproductive medicine centers accredited to European standards
- Citizenship at birth: Babies born in Georgia can obtain Georgian citizenship
Georgia surrogacy cost overview
Total program cost in Georgia is typically $45,000–$70,000:
- Gestational carrier compensation: $15,000–$20,000
- Medical fees: $8,000–$12,000
- Legal fees: $3,000–$5,000
- Agency service fee: $12,000–$18,000
- Lodging and travel: $5,000–$10,000
Who is it for
Georgia surrogacy suits families seeking great value and care within Europe. Its streamlined laws also make parenthood more accessible for single men and same-sex couples.
Timeline
- Initial consult and assessment (1–2 weeks)
- Gestational carrier matching (1–2 months)
- Medical screening and contract signing (2–3 weeks)
- Embryo transfer preparation (1–2 months)
- Prenatal care (9 months)
- Birth and paperwork (2–3 weeks)
Total timeline: about 12–16 months
Visas and stay
Georgia offers visa-free entry to citizens of China (stay up to 1 year), making it easy for intended parents to travel during the pregnancy. Vivia IVF provides local Chinese-language support and full escort services.
Recommended fertility centers in Georgia
Fertility care is concentrated in the capital, Tbilisi. While there are fewer clinics than in the United States, the leading centers are strong. These options have good reputations in the local Chinese community:
Inova IVF
One of the largest private fertility centers in Tbilisi, founded in 2015, with an independent embryology lab and PGT capability. Inova stands out for speed—on average only 6–8 weeks from first visit to embryo transfer, much faster than many European countries. The center has a Chinese coordinator to help with language needs.
Chachava Clinic
A long-standing fertility center in Tbilisi. Founder Dr. Chachava is president of the Georgian Society for Reproductive Medicine. The clinic is known for personalized treatment plans and has extensive experience with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diminished ovarian reserve. Pricing is budget-friendly, a good fit for cost-conscious families.
New Life Georgia
An international surrogacy agency headquartered in Tbilisi, with branches in Ukraine, Greece, and more. New Life offers end-to-end service—from gestational carrier recruitment and medical coordination to legal documents and return-home visas. It has served Chinese clients for over 8 years and handled many return-to-China cases for babies of Chinese parents.
Georgian-American Reproductive Clinic
Founded by a Georgian-American physician, with medical standards benchmarked to the United States. The clinic collaborates via remote consultations with several US embryology labs; complex cases can connect directly with US experts. Costs are about 40% lower than in the United States, with similar service quality.
Georgia surrogacy: tips to avoid pitfalls
When choosing a program in Georgia, pay special attention to the following: confirm the clinic has a true PGT lab (some smaller centers send embryos to Turkey, which can extend the timeline); verify that gestational carrier insurance includes complications coverage; and ensure the surrogacy contract is drafted by a licensed local attorney (not a clinic template). Vivia IVF has a resident Chinese coordinator in Tbilisi to accompany site visits and review contract details.