Tbilisi, GeorgiaAn international surrogacy journey involves medical, surrogate, legal and post-birth workstreams that must progress together. The safest way to approach the process is to define eligibility, responsibilities, documents and costs before treatment begins.
1. Confidential case assessment
The first stage reviews the intended parents’ country of residence, citizenship, family circumstances, medical history, biological material and preferred timeline. This determines which programme may be medically and legally appropriate.
2. Programme and legal planning
A written programme should identify the treatment pathway, surrogate option, included attempts, compensation, payment milestones, exclusions and third-party costs. Legal planning begins at the same time so that clinic and civil documents remain consistent.
3. IVF or embryo preparation
Depending on the case, embryos may be created in Tbilisi using the intended parents’ own material or a donor pathway, or existing frozen embryos may be reviewed for shipment.
- Clinical consultation and required tests
- IVF/ICSI or frozen-embryo acceptance
- Embryo culture, freezing and storage documentation
- Transfer planning based on clinical advice
4. Surrogate coordination and transfer
A surrogate candidate must complete the applicable medical and programme assessment. Responsibilities, compensation and communication are documented before endometrial preparation and embryo transfer.
5. Pregnancy monitoring
After pregnancy confirmation, the programme team coordinates standard monitoring, communication, expenses and contract milestones. Medical decisions remain with qualified clinicians.
6. Birth and return-home planning
Birth registration, translations, Apostille and embassy or travel-document requirements should be prepared well before delivery. Citizenship and passport rules are controlled by the relevant home-country authorities, not by the Georgian birth certificate alone.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the whole journey take?
Timing varies according to embryo readiness, surrogate availability, medical outcomes and legal requirements. An individual timeline is prepared after assessment.
Can we start remotely?
Yes. Initial consultation, document review and much of the programme planning can normally begin remotely.
Is legal work needed before IVF?
Yes. Early review helps ensure that biological-material records, civil documents and the intended programme structure are aligned.
Is a live birth guaranteed?
No medical outcome can be guaranteed. Contractual extended programmes define continuation obligations subject to their written conditions.