Last night at 2:00 a.m., I also followed a voice call from a brother in Zhejiang. On the other end of the phone, a big old man in his thirties: "I have this 600,000 in my hands.Surrogacy in the United StatesI really can't afford to go there, but the news about those underground clinics in Southeast Asia is alarming to watch. Is there a betterLegal surrogacy countriesRecommendations?"
This is probably the most heartfelt and common pain point I've heard in the 10 years I've been in the industry.
Having been in the surrogacy business for 10 years, I've seen too many families stuck between two stools: American surrogacy is too expensive and Southeast Asia is too scary. This article will take you to see a "middle track" that has only become really hot in the last two years, and many people in the industry are reluctant to talk about it - theCentral Asia: Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, kind of like the Ukraine of a decade ago when prices were affordable and laws hadn't been tightened.
But the waters here are not shallow. These two countries are close and have similar names, but when it comes to surrogacy, one is "old-fashioned" and the other is "hip". If you choose the wrong one, either your money will go down the drain or you won't get your child back.
This article, I do not give you the whole concept of those imaginary head, I will use my 10 years to run through the channel and real landing cases, to give you a bottom:
If you want legal status, have a budget of 500-700,000 RMB, or are even single or LGBT, can you go to Central Asia or not? How do you get there without stepping into a trap?
Now buckle up and let's go.
30-second blogger recommendation list: don't choose blindly, get it right!
So as not to waste anyone's time, I organized this overnight"Product Quick Facts"The first thing you need to do is to look directly at the corresponding columns. Which is your case, look directly at the corresponding columns and don't be fooled by black agents into going to a country you shouldn't.
| core dimension | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (Conservative) | 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (Liberal) |
|---|---|---|
| One comment. | Rigorous "director of instruction". It only lets you in the door if you are standard monogamous and literally can't have kids. | Flexible "startups". It doesn't matter if you are married or not, as long as you are an individual (citizen), we can talk. |
| Who should pick it the most? | ✅ Married heterosexual couples (must have a red book!) ✅ Have a medical infertility certificate (those in good health are not yet accepted) | ✅ Single Men / Single Women ✅ LGBT / Same-Sex Couples ✅ Non-Marriage / Partner Doesn't Want a License |
| What does the law say? | The words "husband and wife" and "infertile couples" are firmly entrenched in the article. | The article reads "citizens" and recognizes the validity of commercial surrogacy contracts, which gives lawyers room for manoeuvre. |
| Can you be single? | ❌ Almost no chance. Don't listen to people who say they can do it, it's a back door and a huge risk. | ✅ Yes. Although the law does not say "single" outright, the practice is well established. |
| What's the approximate budget? | 75,000 - 95,000 USD (Medical is a little bit older. It's all about seniority.) | 70,000 - 90,000 US dollars (The king of value for money, including attorney's fees really smells good) |
| recommended index | ⭐⭐⭐ （仅限传统夫妻） | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (preferred for singles/diverse families) |
Is surrogacy legal in Central Asia? Is it suitable for Chinese families?
Now that we're done with the forms, let's get down to the hardcore stuff. I know what your biggest fear is about being "illegal". You're afraid that, like in some countries in Southeast Asia, you'll be halfway through the birth of your child when the police come rushing in. 
Is surrogacy legal in Central Asia?
Central Asia, this piece of land, really worth our ordinary Chinese families to pay money, is Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. As for the kind of Tajikistan is still on the edge of the law crazy temptation, I advise you not to go as a guinea pig, we do not need to take the child's life to bet on the probability.
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: Are you a "legal couple"? Come if you are.
Kazakhstan's legislation is "correct". The law on surrogacy was enacted early, but because of that, it is written in a very traditional way. It's like a big, old man staring at your marriage license. The law clearly states that you have to be a married heterosexual couple, and you have to have a doctor's certificate stating that you can't have a baby.
(This also means: if you're single, or if you're gay and want to have a mixed-race baby, Kazakhstan's doors are basically welded shut to you. If an agent tells you that you can be single in Kazakhstan, they're more than likely digging a hole for you.)
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan: Are you "human"? Come if you are.
Why is Kyrgyzstan so hot these days? It is because its laws are "warm". Its Law on the Protection of Citizens' Health is very carefully worded: it says that "citizens" have the right to use assisted reproduction, not just "couples". Moreover, it recognizes that commercial surrogacy contracts are ironclad.
That's interesting. Although the law doesn't explicitly say "singles are welcome", it leaves a huge back door. As long as you have a good team of lawyers and a good contract, you can be single, unmarried, LGBT, and have a baby legally in Kyrgyzstan. That's why a lot of rainbow families in the country are heading that way now.
What 3 knots does this long article on surrogacy in Central Asia help you unravel?
I know that just saying the word "legal" still makes you feel uneasy. After all, it is a cross-country birth, hundreds of thousands of dollars thrown out, no one dare to be sloppy. The next article, I do not memorize the law with you, we mainly solve your brain can not come out of these three turns:
- What is the color of "legal"? What are the risks? Let's not report the good news and not the bad. Is the Kyrgyz "legal backdoor" secure or not? What if the policy changes in the future? What about the rules and regulations in Kazakhstan? (I'll draw you all the red lines that agents are afraid to talk about).
- Kazakhstan vs Kyrgyzstan, who is my favorite? I'll handpick you: are you an older single woman? Or a gay couple who wants a mixed-race baby? Or a couple that doesn't want a license? Pick the wrong country and it's hell mode; pick the right one and it's the highway.
- The most crucial: how will the baby be brought back to China? This is what people ask me the most: "I'm legal over there, will it be illegal for me to go back to China?" "How can I get my baby's hukou when I return to China? Can I get a travel permit?" I'll tell you about the real cases I've handled in the past six months (such as the twins who just settled in Beijing last month), so you can put your heart in your stomach.
Global surrogacy map: a look at the location of surrogacy in Central Asia in the big picture
I've been in this business for 10 years, and I've received countless clients with maps as markers. In fact, if you turn around the world, you will find that the places that can provide legal surrogacy for Chinese people have long changed from "blossoming everywhere" to "just a handful" now. 
Let's spread out the world map, the situation is actually very clear now (for a detailed comparison you can refer to the2025 Global Surrogacy Costs, Laws Comparison):
🇨🇳 Mainland China: explicitly prohibited, don't touch the red line
First of all, we have to pour cold water. In mainland China, the law is very strong: medical institutions and medical personnel are not allowed to carry out any form of surrogacy. I know you can find a lot of "underground organizations" in China on the internet, and some people even tell you that it's "fine". But I must tell you that this is not only illegal, but also unprotected. In the event of a dispute (e.g., a substitute mom's regret, a child's health problem), the contract in your hand is a piece of paper, and the law does not protect you at all. We've seen too many cases where we've done half of the work in China and ended up with no money and had to go overseas.
So, as long as you want to go legit and legally protected, your eyes must look outward.
🇺🇸 Surrogacy in the US: a high-cost option at the top of the pyramid
The United States (especially California) is, without a doubt, the "model" for surrogacy in the world. The laws are the most mature, the parental rights are the most clear, and the birth is American nationality, so it is almost impossible to find faults. However, there is only one word for its shortcomings:your (name)If you have a budget that is easily 1.5 - 1.8 million RMB, I wouldn't stop you. If you can easily come up with 1.5 - 1.8 million RMB in your current budget, I won't stop you from going to the U.S. directly, that's really the best experience. But for the majority of ordinary middle-class families, it's too much pressure to empty the savings of two generations to have a child, or even take on a huge debt. America is good, but it's for people at the top of the pyramid.
🇺🇦 Ukrainian surrogacyOnce the "king of price/performance", now full of smoke and mirrors
A few years ago, Ukraine was the place we recommended the most, cheap, legal, good people. But now? I don't recommend it. There's too much uncertainty from the war. Even though Kiev is still functioning, you're afraid that if the situation deteriorates, how will you get your kids back? Will the hospitals lose power? Also, Ukrainian law is only open to married heterosexuals, single friends are straight up out of the question. It's not worth it to gamble on geopolitical risks to save a few bucks.
🇷🇺 Georgia & 🇬🇪 Georgia (country): The door is slowly closing
This is a knowledge blind spot for many customers. GeorgiaIt used to be a big player as well, but since the new law was introduced at the end of 2022, which prohibits surrogacy services for foreigners, that path has basically been cut off. Georgia (country)What about it? It's still open and legal, but recently the government has been talking about tightening its policies, and there are even proposals to ban commercial surrogacy (following the Thai model). This "countdown to policy" feeling is very disturbing. You don't want to start a program and then have the door to the country closed, do you?
🇰🇿🇰🇬 Surrogacy Debuts in Central Asia: A New Balance Between Cost, Legality, and Openness
After eliminating all of the above, you'll find that the only area on the map that is lit green is Central Asia. This is why I saidSurrogacy in Kazakhstan and KyrgyzstanThey are the "real choice" now. They are like the Ukraine of a decade ago, or the United States of America at a fraction of the price:
- Costs are manageable:The overall cost is less than half, if not a third, of that in the United States.
- High legal clarity:It's a lot safer than that completely gray area in Southeast Asia, and at least you're returning home with a court decision or a legal contract.
- Geographic Advantage:The proximity to China, just a few hours flight from Xinjiang, makes both the psychological and physical distance more secure.
For Chinese families, Central Asia is in the Surrogacy costs, legal security, success rates That optimal balance found between the three.
General overview of surrogacy policies in Central Asia: three states: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
Well, the spotlight is on Central Asia. Although they're all called "stans", there are more policy differences here than you might think. We're going to have to peel these three countries like an onion. 
Surrogacy policy in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, the oldest brother in Central Asia, has early legislation on surrogacy and a very well-established system. In Kazakhstan, the Law on Marriage and Family explicitly allows surrogacy to solve infertility problems. Many of the hospitals there are old public or large private hospitals, and the medical technology (IVF IVF) is actually very solid, with many doctors having a background of further training in Russia or Europe.
However (and here's the kicker), Kazakhstan's legal provisions are extremely "traditional".
It's always got **"infertile couples" and "couples "** hanging around in its legal code.
- That means: If you are a legal couple with a red book and can provide medical proof of infertility (e.g. uterine problems, multiple failed IVF attempts, etc.), Kazakhstan is a perfect fit for you, solid as a rock.
- This would also mean: If you are single, or in the LGBT community, there is very little room to maneuver in Kazakhstan. There are agents who claim to be able to do it, but that often involves going through a lot of gray channels and is extremely risky, and we generally don't advise our clients to take that risk.
Surrogacy policy in Kyrgyzstan: "citizens" as subjects + recognition of commercial surrogacy contracts
If you think Kazakhstan is too conservative, then Kyrgyzstan is your "new land". This is the country where we have received the most inquiries in the last two years.
Why is it so hot? Because there are two "golden rules" in its laws - the Citizens' Health Protection Act and the Marriage and Family Act:
- The subject of use is "Citizen": The text of the law states that "citizens have the right to use assisted reproductive technologies", not "couples". In principle, it is not mandatory to check marital status.
- Recognition of commercial surrogacy contracts: The law is clear that a paid surrogacy contract is valid, and here's the kicker - the surrogate mom has no right to back out of wanting the child after it's born. The intended parents (that's you) are the legal parents.
Here's the catch: while the law does not spell out verbatim that "singles can use it" or "same-sex can use it", it does not prohibit it. Legally, "nothing is forbidden but can be done". This leaves a lot of room for practice. With a team of professional lawyers drafting contracts, single men, single women, and even same-sex couples (through one partner as the main applicant) can legally start a program in Kyrgyzstan and get legal birth documents. For those who want to knowIs single Kyrgyz surrogacy legal?,Surrogacy in Central Asia for same-sex couplesFor those of you who don't think it's feasible, here's the current "version of the answer".
Tajikistan: legal gray area, not suitable as a mainstream option
A quick word about Tajikistan. If you hear an agent highly recommending this country, you need to be more than a little wary. Currently, the law on surrogacy in Tajikistan is not as clearly written in the code as in the previous two countries, and is more in a vague, gray state. For our ordinary families, there is no need to save a little money (in fact, not much cheaper than Kyrgyzstan), to go to a country with unclear legal boundaries. Once the policy wind blowing grass, the first bad luck is the gray area of the project. Not recommended as a first-line destination.
💰 Overview of Surrogacy Costs in Central Asia: $70,000-$90,000 Price Band for Surrogacy Countries
Finally, the money that everyone cares about the most. Central Asia (Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) as a whole belongs $70-90,000 Surrogate country of the interval.
What is this concept?
- Compared to the US ($150,000-$200,000): a whole lot cheaper.
- More expensive than Georgia ($50-70k): slightly more expensive, but better in terms of more stable policies and the ability to do singles/sex selection (Gee).
- More than the domestic underground (800,000-1,000,000 RMB): the price is actually about the same, if not lower, but you're buying legal rights and top-notch medical care.
Of course, this price usually includes: medical expenses (IVF, transplant), compensation for surrogate motherhood, legal services, labor and delivery, etc. If you want to start with an overall comparison from a global perspectiveHow much does surrogacy cost, which can be read in conjunction with that master list.
Later I will specifically break down the breakdown of surrogacy costs in Kazakhstan and the latest offer for Kyrgyz surrogacy costs 2025 to show you where every penny is spent.
Surrogacy in Central Asia from a Chinese perspective: Is it illegal for Chinese to go to Central Asia for surrogacy?
This is a thorn in the heart of many families: "I'm legalized over there, but I still have to go back to my home country! I'm Chinese, and if I go abroad to be a surrogate, will I be arrested by the police when I return to my home country? Will I be sentenced?" 
Let's look directly at the text of the law and the current state of practice over the past 10 years.
The legal attitude of mainland China: prohibition of "surrogacy techniques within the country"
First, you need to understand what exactly is prohibited by Chinese law. The most central domestic regulation on surrogacy is currently the Measures for the Administration of Assisted Human Reproductive Technology (2001). There is an ironclad law in there that says, "Medical institutions and medical personnel shall not perform any form of surrogacy techniques."
See what's going on?
This regulation is aimed at doctors and hospitals, as well as those illegal intermediaries who are pulling strings in the country.
- If some doctor in the country privately surrogates you, he will lose his license and the hospital will be fined.
- If an intermediary operates an underground surrogacy den in the country, that could involve the crime of "practicing medicine illegally."
However, for the parents who commissioned the surrogacy (i.e., you), the criminal law in China does not directly establish the crime of "illegal surrogacy". In other words, the act of "seeking surrogacy" itself, under the current legal system, is considered more of a violation of public order and morals, rather than a criminal offense.
Therefore, the movie scenario of "being arrested as soon as you get off the plane" hardly ever happens in reality.
Offshore legal surrogacy, how is it positioned in China?
So what's the difference in nature when we go to Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan to do it? 
This involves a "territorial principle".
You are in Kyrgyzstan, and according to the local Law on the Protection of Citizen's Health, the surrogacy contract you signed is protected by the laws of Kyrgyzstan, and the medical practice is legal. You are not in China** to carry out illegal medical operations.
That's a bit of a roundabout way of saying it, so I'll translate it for you:
- Surrogacy is not recognized: When she returned to China to register her child, the police station did not recognize the "surrogacy contract".
- Recognition of paternity: However, if it is proven through DNA testing that the child is indeed your biological (biological) parent, then according to the Civil Code, you are the guardian of the child, and the child has the right to return to the country, settle and live there.
So, to answer the two most important questions:
Is it legal for Chinese to go to Kazakhstan for surrogacy?
It is legal to do it in Kazakhstan, and when you return home, as long as you have all the necessary paperwork (birth certificate, DNA, travel permit), the state will not deprive you of custody or arrest you for "being a surrogate".
Is it legal for Chinese to go to Kyrgyz for surrogacy?
Ditto. The process of returning home is the same, as long as it complies with the laws of JI.
Where are the risk points?
It is not imprisonment, but cumbersome administrative procedures and social opinion. For example, how can a single person explain the origin of his or her child when he or she returns to the country? How do you write a statement of circumstances to register a child born out of wedlock? These are the real "troubles" to be faced, not the legal judgment.
⚠️ Position statement for article
As I write this, I must take a stand. Surrogacy homes do not encourage or sell the idea that surrogacy is a cure-all. If you are physically able to have a baby on your own, even if there is only a 1% chance, I recommend that you do it yourself. Surrogacy is an expensive, complicated, and long road, and it is the last resort for many families who have lost their children, or who suffer from severe infertility, or who are members of a specific minority group (LGBT), not a "womb game" for the rich.
I'm only writing this to help families who have decided to go down this road, but are groping in the dark, to dismantle what is legally permissible and what are the high-pressure lines that should never be touched. We don't create anxiety, we only solve problems.
Is surrogacy legal in Kyrgyzstan?--The Real Meaning of "Citizen + Commercial Surrogacy Contracts"
Okay, the legal bottom line is mapped out. Next let's talk in depth about that now"Traffic code."--Kyrgyzstan. When many single or gay people hear "Central Asia", the first thing they think of is Kyrgyzstan. Why? What is its magic? 
What's really in the letter of the law? It's not what you think.
Many people think that Kyrgyz law is like California's, which says, "All men are equal, long live the single man." This is not true. The beauty of the law often lies in what it does not say.
What was written?
Kyrgyzstan has two "patron saint" laws:
- Law on the Protection of Citizens' Health:The key word here is "citizen". It states that "citizens have the right to use assisted reproductive technology". Note that it does not specify gender, nor does it specify that it must be a "couple".
- Marriage and Family Law:There are two definite pills here.
- First, paid (commercial) surrogacy contracts are recognized as legal.
- Second, it clearly states that the surrogate mother has no right to claim parental rights to the child. This is most important! It means that after a surrogate mom gives birth to a child, she is legally just a "passerby" and cannot back out and say, "I gave birth to this child and I'm taking it away from her". The intended parents are the parents in the legal sense.
Didn't write anything?
It doesn't itemize like an instruction manual: "Single men can do it," "Single women can do it," "Same-sex couples can do it." It just doesn't prohibit it. In the legal world, for private rights, "nothing is prohibited by law." The gap left by this is the space where surrogacy agencies can operate.
The world of articles vs The world of office windows: the "gap" in the middle
But the law is the law, and business is business. That's what I've learned the most from all the times I've been to Kyrgyzstan. You read the law very well, but when you actually go to one of the civil affairs windows in Bishkek (the capital of Kyrgyzstan) with a certificate of singleness, you may hit a wall.
world of articles
Theoretically, as long as you are a "citizen" you can sign contracts and have children.
window world
But in practice, the nurses in the hospitals, the amahs in the registries, the default template in their heads is still"Dad + Mom = Child."When you go to apply for a birth certificate with a document that says "only the father" or "only the mother", the clerk may be confused or even refuse to process it. When you go to apply for a birth certificate with a document that says "only the father" or "only the mother," the clerk may be confused or even refuse to process the application.
This is why you need specialized agencies and lawyers.
The role of the surrogacy agency's team of lawyers on the ground is to fill this "window on the world" with professional legal documents and court decisions.
You will apply for a court order in advance, and take the court's "imperial sword" to get your child's birth certificate. At this point, the clerk will look at the court's seal, not your marriage license.
Single / LGBT Can you be a surrogate in Kyrgyzstan?
This is the most detailed question that people ask. It can be done, but everyone's path is different. 
1. Is Kyrgyz single surrogacy legal? --Single men
If you are a single male (straight or curved) and want to have a child in Kyrgyzstan:
- Common Practice:You usually need a female partner. This can be a friend or relative, or a nominal "partner" (which appears in some unofficial documents).
- Why:This is because when doing an in vitro (IVF) profile, the hospital system often requires a female character to be entered.
- Ending:Through a contract designed by the attorney and a court judgment, the "cooperating party" will legally relinquish parental rights and the sole custody of the child will be locked in with you (the intended father) alone.
- Tip:It's a delicate job, don't DIY it yourself, you might end up with a baby you can't take with you.
2. Single women
This one is relatively simple. The law is inherently tolerant of women having children alone.
- Practical Path:You provide your own eggs (or egg supply), buy sperm, and sign a surrogacy contract.
- Key Points:A court order is also needed to ensure that only your name is on the birth certificate or that the father's name is left blank. This way, when you return to your home country to apply for a household registration, it will be the standard "child born out of wedlock" process.
3. LGBT/Inmarital & Same-Sex Couples Surrogacy in Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan is currently the main battleground for surrogacy in Central Asia for same-sex couples.
- Common patterns:A+B Two dads. Usually A (the sperm provider) is the main applicant to start the program. In the legal documents of the country, A is the father, and the status of B usually needs to be established after returning to the country through long-term living together, intentional guardianship, etc. (Although the domestic law has not yet fully liberalized the right of custody for same-sex couples, this is a matter of living arrangement after returning to the country).
- Contrast:In contrast to LGBT Kazakhstani surrogacy, which is an almost impossible dead end, Kyrgyzstan can't just issue you a birth certificate with two fathers, but it guarantees that one of you can legally and securely bring the child back, which solves the 90% problem.
Gilchrist Surrogacy Costs 2025, Brief Overview of Medical Care and Suitable Populations
Finally a little bit of perspective in this section. Currently Cost of Kyrgyz surrogacy 2025 The mainstream offer, which is roughly in the 70,000 - 90,000 dollars Around.
What's included:Attorney's fees (this is the big one and is covered), in vitro medical expenses, compensation for surrogate motherhood, and pregnancy management.
Level of medical care:There are several good fertility centers in Bishkek with equipment imported from Japan and Germany, can they do PGT (3 generation IVF screening)? Yes! Can you do PGT? Yes! (This is one of the great advantages of JI).
Who should pick Kyrgyz the most?
- Single male/female.
- LGBT community.
- Couples who don't want a marriage license.
- Families who want to choose a gender but can't go to the U.S. on a budget.
Is surrogacy legal in Kazakhstan?-Older legalized Central Asian countries, more oriented towards traditional married families
After talking about the "new wave" of Kyrgyzstan, let's go back to the "big brother" Kazakhstan. If Kirghizia is a "flexible start-up", then Kazakhstan is a "strict state enterprise". 
Legal basis: early incorporation of surrogacy norms at the national level
Surrogacy has a longer history in Kazakhstan than in Kyrgyzstan, and its legal system is very well developed. Chapter 9 of the Marriage and Family Code is devoted to surrogacy. It stipulates that the surrogacy contract must be notarized, the surrogate mother must have a child of her own and be in good health, and the medical institution must have a record. Advantage: everything is regulated and there is no messy and wild ways. The disadvantage: there are too many rules and not enough flexibility.
Target group: mainly "married heterosexuals + medical infertility".
This is the biggest threshold in Kazakhstan. "Surrogacy is for couples" is repeated in its legal texts.
- Hard indicators 1:You must have a legal marriage license (the red book that you received in China to take to double-certification).
- Hard indicator 2:Medical proof of infertility is usually required. For example, the woman has had a hysterectomy, a severe uterine abnormality, or a record of multiple failed IVF attempts.
Big truth:If the couple is in good health and simply "don't want to give birth to a child on their own for fear of pain" or "want to find a surrogate to give birth to a son", the regular hospitals in Kazakhstan may refuse to accept them. Although some agents say they can get a doctor to issue a false certificate, but that is a violation of the law, and there are hidden dangers.
Cost breakdown, medical and regulatory features of surrogacy in Kazakhstan
Cost breakdown of surrogacy in Kazakhstan: It is usually a little more expensive than Kyrgyz, around 75,000 - 95,000 dollars.. Why is it expensive? Because Kazakhstan does have more medical resources, and there are several hospitals in Almaty (the former capital) that have NICUs (Neonatal Intensive Care Units) that are of a very high standard and can deal with complicated cases such as premature babies. This is a safety net for couples seeking to have a child at an advanced age.
Regulation:
The government of Kazakhstan regulates surrogacy more strictly than that of Kyrgyzstan. Medical examinations and background checks for surrogate mothers are more standardized.
Is it legal for Chinese to go to Kazakhstan for surrogacy? Which families are better suited?
If you fulfill the following conditions, I wouldn't recommend tossing Kyrgyzstan and just pick Kazakhstan:
- You are a married heterosexual couple.
- You have a medical indication for infertility.
- You're conservative and don't like legal brinkmanship, you like the feeling that the provisions are clearly written and you're compliant every step of the way.
- You value top-notch medical resources, especially if you're older and worried about your child being born prematurely, and a large hospital in Kazakhstan is more reassuring.
Surrogacy in Kyrgyzstan vs Surrogacy in Kazakhstan: A Comparison Table in 6 Dimensions
I know many of you are still struggling after reading the analysis above. That's okay, I use this one when I'm doing programs for my clients"6-Dimensional Warfighting Chart."to aid in decision making.
This table is not a comparison of who is stronger and who is weaker, but rather a look at who is better suited to your pain points.
| dimension (math.) | 🇰🇿 Surrogacy in Kazakhstan | 🇰🇬 Surrogacy in Kyrgyzstan | Surrogate's Home - Expert Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Legal vs. substantive | The textual school: the law is what it says it is, and it's tight. | Pragmatists: leave the law blank and rely on lawyers and court decisions to fill in the blanks. | If you like "black and white", choose Kazakhstan; if you need "flexible space", choose Kyrgyzstan. |
| 2. Single/LGBT-friendliness | ❌ Low: Basic discouragement, unless one takes the extremely gray, high-risk path. | ✅ High: Currently the only country in Central Asia where you can get a single person's status through legal operations. | Gay/single friends please lock up Gilchrist and don't go to Kazakhstan and hit the wall. |
| 3. Cost range | 7.5w - 9.5w USD (slightly more expensive) | 7w - 9w USD (good value for money) | JI usually includes attorney's fees as part of the package price, and some medical programs in JI will be billed separately. |
| 4. Medical hard power | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: a big old country with a strong NICU (neonatal unit). | ⭐⭐⭐⭐: Extremely fast development, the core reproductive center equipment has been synchronized with Europe and the United States, enough. | In the case of the super-elderly and extremely poor health, the medical base of the Ha'aretz is slightly thicker. |
| 5. Documents and repatriation | Standardized: both parents are certified and the process is as mature as an assembly line. | Customization: single parent requires court order + special birth certificate to fill out, slightly cumbersome but doable. | Yoshikuni's repatriation procedure has an additional step of "court confirmation", but it is worth it for the legal status. |
| 6. Policy stability | Extremely stable: the law has remained unchanged for many years and social consensus is high. | More stable: the new law has just passed, and it's currently a window, so it's hard to say what the next few years will be like. | Gilchrist is in the red now, so if you want to do it, do it before it's too late. |
Central Asia Surrogacy Process & Timeline: Kazakhstan Surrogacy Process / Kyrgyz Surrogacy Process in 7 Steps
Whether you pick Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan, the skeleton of the entire Central Asian surrogacy process is pretty much the same (if you want to see a more generalized firstSurrogacy Process Explained(and can also be read in conjunction with it).
Step 1 Pre-consultation and country selection decisions (month 1)This step is the priming:
- A physical examination (semen analysis, hormone six, infectious disease screening, etc.) is done first, and the report is sent to the agency;
- Then choose a country based on health (self or donor eggs, sperm quality) and status (married/single).
For example, if you are a single man and want a mixed-race baby, there is a high probability that it will be a Gilchrist + egg donor program.
Step 3 Physical examination, ovulation, embryo building/transportation (months 2-3)There are two options here:
- Option A (People Past):You fly to Central Asia (usually 5-7 days). Sperm/egg collection is done there and the embryos are matched directly in the local laboratory. The advantage is fresh sperm and eggs and a high success rate.
- Scheme B (embryo past):If you already have well-done embryos, we can ship them via specialized international medical cold chain transportation (liquid nitrogen tanks)Transportation of embryos to Central Asia. The advantage is that you people don't have to run and save time.
Step 4 Surrogate Matching and Contracting (Months 3-5)This is the most exhausting step.
- Screening:The agency will show you information about the surrogate mother (photo, birth history, family background, psychological assessment). In Central Asia, surrogate mothers are usually simple rural women with generally good health.
- Signing:Once selected, a contract needs to be signed with the surrogate mom in the presence of a lawyer.
- Transplant:The doctor transfers the embryo into the mother's uterus. 12-14 days later, a pregnancy test is performed. If the HCG value reaches the standard, congratulations, you are pregnant!
Step 5 Embryo Transfer & Pregnancy Management (October)At this stage you people can work without fear in the country. The organization will send you regularly:
- Ultrasound sheets/videos:Look at the baby's fetal heart and development.
- Maternity report:One key point such as Down screening and macrosomia is not left out.
Step 6 Childbirth, birth registration, recognition of parental authority (key moments)1-2 weeks before your due date, you'll have to fly in!
- Delivering the baby:Accompany the labor in the hospital (some hospitals allow you to enter the delivery room) and cut the umbilical cord by hand.
- Licensing:
- Kazakhstan:Take the hospital birth certificate directly to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a birth certificate with both parents' names.
- Kyrgyzstan:If single/special circumstances, the attorney will go to court with the contract and medical certificate and apply for a"Parental Authority Determination Order", take this judgment and get a birth certificate to make sure it's only your name (or a name that matches your requirements).
Central Asia Surrogacy Return Procedures: Chinese Families Most Concerned About Baby Documents, Travel Permits & What to Do After Returning Home?
This is the most important part! Many families have traveled the road in front of them, and finally got stuck in the return procedures in a hurry. As a passer-by, I have to Central Asia surrogacy return procedures this layer of windowpaper to you to break.
Local birth registration in Central Asia: who writes on the birth certificate?
When your baby is born, the first piece of paper is the birth certificate. This piece of paper determines how difficult it will be for you to get a household registration back in your home country.
Married heterosexual families
This is easiest in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. On the birth certificate the father writes you and the mother writes your beloved. It's a perfect match, and going back to your country with this is almost the same procedure as if you had a child at home.
Single Parents / Diverse Families
This is a "technical job" in Kyrgyzstan. If you're a single male, you'll usually get a birth certificate through a lawyer.The "mother's field" is either left blank (allowed in some areas) or a cooperating party who has relinquished parental rights, but whose guardianship has been expressly denied/relinquished in a legal document (court judgment).The
Attention:This birth certificate and court judgment must be notarized by a local notary public + certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs + certified by the Chinese Embassy (commonly known as "three-stage authentication"). These three stamps are only valid when you return to your home country.
Baby Birth Certificate / Travel Permit / Passport Application Process
In order to carry your child back to your home country, you need to apply for a Chinese travel permit (not a passport, because China does not recognize dual citizenship; if the child is born outside the country, and if both parents are Chinese and do not have the right of abode, the child will be of Chinese nationality by default, and a travel permit will be issued).
The process is as follows:
- DNA paternity test:Get it done locally in Central Asia by an agency recognized by the Chinese Embassy. Prove that "this child is indeed yours".
- Embassy interviews:Go to the Chinese Embassy with your baby, birth certificate, third level certification documents, and paternity report.
One might even ask, "How did the baby get here?"
Real-world discourse:Don't lie at this point, but don't make things up either. The organization will guide the client on how to answer, usually by stating that the child is born through assisted reproduction technology and presenting the relevant legal documents. The core task of the embassy is to confirm the bloodline and nationality of the child. As long as you are Chinese, the child will be Chinese, and they will not be stuck in a position where they can't issue a license.
Settlement & Identity Issues after Returning to China
Get a travel permit and buy a plane ticket back to your home country. Customs stamp when entering the country. When you arrive home, the next step is to get your family registration. 
How do I settle a child born out of wedlock (single)? State policy has actually liberalized over the past few years.
- Where to do it:The police station where your account is located.
- What to bring:Travel certificate, foreign birth certificate and translation (stamped by a regular translation company), paternity test (sometimes the domestic police station requires a redo in China), your hukou.
- What to say:Just say it."Births out of wedlock". Nowadays, you don't need a marriage license to register. The police station may ask you to write a "statement of circumstances", so just write it down.
- Fine? :Most cities (e.g. North, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, etc.) have long since abolished the social support fee and settled directly without fines. Some remote and small cities may still have local policies, so it is recommended to ask in advance.
Policies can change at any time: how to reduce the probability of future regrets
What we fear most in this business is a sudden change in policy.
- The window is now open:Kyrgyzstan's policy is stable at the moment, but will it be tightened in the next 3-5 years like Russia's? No one can say for sure.
- My advice:If the thought occurs to you, start as early as possible. You're in control when the embryos are done and frozen there. Don't wait for the door to close before you pat yourself on the back.
Who's better suited to Ha and who's better suited to Ji? Four Typical Chinese Family Portraits
Having said that, let's take a look at the categories. Which one are you?
Portrait 1: Limited Budget + Married Heterosexual + Medical Infertility
Your situation: The couple has been struggling for years and has a spare $600,000 in their hands. The woman has a bad uterine condition and wants to find a legal place to have a baby. Recommended: Kazakhstan. Rationale: The most secure and traditional. The medical resources in Kazakhstan will give you more peace of mind, and the return procedures are the most standardized.
Portrait 2: Single Male + Female with willing partner (friend/relative)
Your situation: He wanted to have children himself and got a female friend to help out with the paperwork, but didn't want to get married. Recommended: Kyrgyzstan. Rationale: Utilizing the "Citizen+Contract" model of Yoshikuni, a good parental divestiture through an attorney saves a lot of money compared to going to the U.S., and is safer than the black market at home.
Portrait 3: Single Woman / Not Married + Wants Mixed Race Baby
Your situation: Independent woman who wants to buy a quality sperm (e.g., of European descent) and be a single mom on her own. Recommended: Kyrgyzstan. Rationale: There are plenty of sperm bank resources in the Kyrgyz Republic (or shipped from Russia), and the law operates relatively smoothly for single women to become sole custodians.
Portrait 4: LGBT / Same-Sex Couples, Prepare for Time and Legal Costs
Your situation: Two dads, wanting an offspring. Recommended: Kyrgyzstan. Rationale: Kazakhstan you can't get to. Kyrgyzstan is the only path in Central Asia where one of the fathers can legally bring the baby back. Although you can't get a "two dads" license in one step, it is the most cost-effective way to legally bring a baby back to the United States.
Advantages and risks of surrogacy in Central Asia: advantages do exist, but they are not a "one-size-fits-all answer"
I have to cool you down at the end of the article. As good as Central Asia is, it's not paradise.
✅ Strengths
- Cheap and legal:This is the core competitiveness. 70-90 thousand dollars, the world can not find the second such price-performance depression.
- Distance close:For us Chinese, especially those in Xinjiang and Northwest China, going to Central Asia is as convenient as leaving a province.
- Special passages in Kyrgyzstan:A valuable window is left open for the singles community.
⚠️ Surrogacy Risks in Central Asia
- Medical Caps:To be honest, Central Asia is still not as top-notch as the United States when it comes to dealing with extremely complex embryonic genetic disorders, or extremely low-birth-weight premature babies.
- Legal variables:After all, it is not a developed country in Europe or the United States, and policies are more influenced by politics and religion.
- Hidden costs:If your baby is born prematurely and is admitted to the NICU, or if you experience a miscarriage and need to start over, the cost may be out of your budget.
- The institutions are a mixed bag:Now that Central Asia is on fire, a lot of two-bit dealers who don't know the law at all have rushed in. If you choose the wrong organization, the contract you signed may be a waste of paper. Suggested to check against thisRecommended List of Overseas Surrogacy Agenciesand against the State of DjiboutiRecommended surrogacy agencies in Kyrgyzstan, with a bottom in mind.
Surrogacy in Central Asia: Who is most likely to be "fooled" by ordinary families?
In this business for 10 years, I have seen too many cases of being pitched, summarized in these points, you must not step on:
⚠️ Taking "open singles in Kyrgyzstan" for granted.
A lot of shady agencies tell you that "Gilchrist is casually single". Wrong! The law doesn't prohibit it ≠ do whatever you want. It takes an extremely specialized attorney to do this. Without an attorney, you will be denied a birth certificate 100% of the time if you go in with single documents.
❗ Look at the price, not the "right to land"
Some organizations offer you 50,000 US dollars and you think you are getting a bargain. In the end, after the birth of the child, return to the country procedures can not be, let you pay another 20,000 U.S. dollars "dredging fee". This kind of low price to attract traffic, and later rip off customers is too common. Remember: whether or not you can bring your child back legally is more important than whether or not you can give birth.
⚠️ Ignoring the "cost of communication"
Central Asians are generally more efficient...more Buddhist. If you're used to "SF speed" at home, it can drive you crazy. This requires your service organization to have a strong local team to keep an eye on things.
concluding remarks
I've written all this to tell you one thing: Central Asian surrogacy is not perfect, but it is the most "realistic" option available. It gives families who can't afford to go to the U.S. and are afraid to go to Southeast Asia a legal, decent, and hopeful option.
Whether you are a "precise customer" in Kazakhstan or a "potential beneficiary" in Kyrgyzstan, I hope you will think about the difficulties and do your homework thoroughly before taking this step.
Children are a big deal. We don't want the most expensive, but the most stable.
