US birthright citizenship ruling and surrogacy – what do UK parents need to know? (updated June 2026)
This briefing was first published on 1.7.25 and last updated on 30.6.26. It concerns the Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2025. For information on the second 2026 Executive Order on birthright citizenship, see US Surrogacy: Birthright citizenship...
Surrogacy for non-biological parents
Is it legal to pursue surrogacy if I have no biological link with my child? Yes. Although some fertility clinics and surrogacy organisations say surrogacy without a biological link is not permitted in the UK, what they actually mean is that it is not possible for you...
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...