Legal Status

Surrogacy is legal in Kyrgyzstan under the Law on Reproductive Rights of Citizens.

• Only heterosexual married couples are currently eligible.
• Surrogacy must be medically indicated (i.e., the woman is unable to carry a pregnancy).
• A formal surrogacy contract between the intended parents and the surrogate is required.
• The surrogate has no parental rights over the child.

1. Eligibility & Medical Assessment

Intended parents must provide:

• A marriage certificate
• Medical documentation proving infertility or other health barriers
• Consult a licensed fertility clinic or surrogacy agency in Bishkek

2. Matching with a Surrogate

The surrogate must meet legal and medical criteria:

• Age 20–35
• Has given birth before
• Physically and psychologically healthy
• Matching is done through clinics or local surrogacy coordinators

3. Legal Contract

A written surrogacy agreement is signed and notarized

It defines:

• Compensation
• Rights and obligations
• Medical process
• Confidentiality
• Both parties must undergo legal counseling

4. IVF and Embryo Transfer

IVF is performed using:

• The couple’s own gametes, or
• Donor eggs/sperm, if needed
• Embryo is transferred to the surrogate after successful fertilization

5. Pregnancy & Monitoring

• Surrogate is monitored by the clinic during the pregnancy
• Regular updates are provided to the intended parents
• Pregnancy care meets basic medical standards, though not as advanced as in the U.S. or Western Europe

6. Birth and Legal Parentage

• The baby is delivered in a hospital in Kyrgyzstan
• Intended parents are listed on the birth certificate directly
• The surrogate has no claim to the child post-delivery

7. Post-Birth Documents & Exit

Apply for:

• Birth certificate
• Passport (if needed)
• Exit visa or citizenship from the intended parents' home country
• Agencies or legal advisors assist with embassy procedures