Surrogacy in Europe – from the UK’s leading surrogacy lawyers
Surrogacy is outlawed in many European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Only Greece (and the UK) have a legal framework supporting surrogacy in limited circumstances.
Cyprus/ Northern Cyprus is an unregulated surrogacy destination without a clear legal framework. Parents from the UK considering surrogacy arrangements there should exercise caution.
Expert UK law guides from our Knowledge Centre
International surrogacy and UK law
Why do you need to think about UK law if you are going abroad for surrogacy? Find out what to ask at the planning stages, how to bring your baby home and what you need to do to become a family under UK law
Parental orders
UK parents who have a child through surrogacy overseas are expected to apply for a UK parental order after their child is born. Find out why you need one, what the court is assessing and how the process works
Latest news about surrogacy in Europe
Read our latest updates about what’s going on with surrogacy in Europe, including Cyprus, Greece and law changes in Italy, France and Ireland
Travelling home with your baby born through international surrogacy – the options
UK immigration law around surrogacy is complex. There’s no single process that fits all, and the best route home will depend on your personal situation and the country where your baby is born.
Three High Court judgments warn of risky surrogacy practices in Cyprus and urge intended parents to exercise caution
Three important recent High Court judgments have highlighted the risks with multi-jurisdictional surrogacy arrangements in Cyprus.
What does Italy’s criminalisation of overseas surrogacy mean for Italian parents living in the UK?
We were saddened to hear the news last week that the Italian Parliament has extended Italy’s criminalisation of surrogacy to cover those going overseas.
Numbers talk – NGA Law and statistics on international surrogacy
CAFCASS data reveals the evolving landscape of surrogacy for UK parents, highlighting the popularity of the US as a destination and the ethical considerations involved. With over a decade of insights, NGA Law provides expert guidance on navigating surrogacy both domestically and internationally.
Concerning shifts in the shrinking world of global surrogacy – Article published in Bionews
Kelly has written a comment piece in this week’s Bionews about the changing landscape of international surrogacy as a result of the war in Ukraine, the announcement that surrogacy is to be prohibited in Georgia, and the recent scandal involving a clinic in Greece. ...
NGA Law in BBC – ‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ – how LGBT life is changing in Italy
The BBC has published an in-depth piece about Italy's new controversial surrogacy law, which is causing concern among LGBT families. This controversial bill is part of the socially conservative agenda led by Italy's first female prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, who...
International Surrogacy Forum in Copenhagen
Natalie was delighted to attend an important international conference on surrogacy that took place in Copenhagen in June 2023.
NGA speaks at ESHRE 2022 conference in Italy
Natalie was delighted to speak at the Future Directions in Surrogacy Law conference at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in London on 30 November.
Natalie gives evidence to the Irish Parliament on international surrogacy
The Irish Parliament has been hearing evidence from a range of expert witnesses on the issue of surrogacy law reform, and Natalie was delighted to be invited as a leading expert on UK law, together with academic lawyer Dr Kirsty Horsey. After each giving a five minute...
Will my child through surrogacy be born British? And how do I apply for a British Passport?
If you are expecting a child through surrogacy, one of your top questions may be how you get a British passport for your baby, particularly if they are born outside the UK. British nationality can be complicated in surrogacy cases, and what you need to do depends on...
How we can help you with surrogacy law
Getting your baby home safely
We can advise you on your UK options for bringing your baby home, and represent you in British nationality and passport applications. We have a long history of working to champion the interests of parents through surrogacy, including working with the UK government on emergency travel measures during COVID and on improving the passport application process
Securing your legal parentage
Even if you are recorded on your child’s overseas birth certificate you will need a UK parental order to become legal parents in the UK. The court process is well established, but will be heard by a High Court judge who will expect detailed evidence. We work with parents in a range of different ways, depending on your budget and the support you feel you need.
Still have questions?
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