As global fertility attitudes change, more and more Chinese parents-to-be are choosing toKyrgyz surrogacyThis way to realize the dream of having a child. Kyrgyzstan, with its relatively liberal surrogacy policies, has become the destination of choice for many Chinese families. Bishkek offers a viable and legally-supported option, especially for couples who face fertility difficulties or wish to start a family through surrogacy. However, retrieving a surrogate baby from Kyrgyzstan and successfully completing the paperwork is not an overnight process and requires some time and careful preparation. This article will provide a detailed guide to the entire process for Chinese clients who plan to travel to Kyrgyzstan for surrogacy and bring their baby back to their home country, to help you make the journey a smooth one.
A Route from China to Kyrgyzstan
Any city in China with a direct link to the destination is acceptable.Beijing University, Chengdu, Xian, UrumchiBoth can go straight to Bishkek.
| Departure City | destination (location) | flight number | duty cycle | flight time | models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing (Daxing International Airport, PKX) | Bishkek (FRU) | CZ5067 (China Southern Airlines) | Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday | Approx. 6 hours 20 minutes (16:30-20:50 on the way there; 22:25-05:25 on the way back) | Airbus A320 (medium-haul) |
| Chengdu (Tianfu International Airport, TFU) | Bishkek (FRU) | GJ8531 (Dragonair) | Tuesdays and Saturdays | Approx. 5 hours 30 minutes (19:15-22:45 on the way there; 23:55-06:35 on the way back) | Airbus A320 (medium-haul) |
| Xi'an (Xianyang International Airport, XIY) | Bishkek (FRU) | GJ8915 (Dragonair) | Every Monday and Friday | Approx. 5 hours 20 minutes (09:45-13:05 on the way there; 15:10-21:15 on the way back) | Airbus A320 (medium-haul) |
| Urumqi (Diwoubao International Airport, URC) | Bishkek (FRU) | CZ6005 (China Southern Airlines) | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays | Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (10:50-11:20 on the way there; 12:50-16:40 on the way back) | Boeing 737-800 (medium range) |
⼆, applying for the type of exit visa
Visa: Electronic Tourist Visa (30 days stay, renewable after expiration)
Visa processing is available in Kyrgyzstan: Customers are required to provide passports and photographs at their own expense.
III. A complete guide to documentation for parents-to-be in Kyrgyzstan
(1) Parentage determination
Location: As Kyrgyzstan is unable to perform parentage tests, the Kyrgyzstan Laboratory receives samples of gynecological fluids, which are then transferred to Kazakhstan for testing.
Processing time: within 10 days - usually 5 working days, 10 days for the customer in advance, in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Cost of paternity test: $2,500 ($2,500 for one baby, double payment for two babies)
Note: If the client is unable to stay outside the country for an extended period of time, he/she must be informed in advance. The Kyrgyz worker will prepare the file in advance and make an appointment with the⼼妈妈 to sign the file.
Notes:
1. We recommend that clients stay at least 10 days because all paperwork is processed only on business days and not on public holidays, and because documents such as waivers of custody require the client's signature, appointments must be made in advance;
2. If I am unable to sign the authorization on site, I must sign a power of attorney on behalf of another person, and the power of attorney must be certified, and I must wait for the certification of the power of attorney before I can leave the country to prevent the need to re-enter the country if the certification is not passed.
3. Embassies may require that the documents be submitted in person, and if you cannot do it yourself, you will need to sign a power of attorney.
4. For self-husband and wife clients, for all cases that require the male's signature, the male can leave after signing and the female will handle the rest.
5. If one of the parties cannot leave the country, a power of attorney must be provided. If the female party cannot leave the country, the power of attorney needs to be notarized, double-certified, and the signature of the female party notarized as valid.
Remarks: If the female partner cannot leave the country, the power of attorney will be notarized.
Place of notarization: notary public's office in the place where the marriage certificate was obtained
Notarization time: within 1 month
(2) Procedure after preparation of the⽣ certificate, paternity test and authentication documents
1. The client sends an e-mail to the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan informing about the need to apply for a baby document;
2. The Embassy responded to the request for materials;
3. Download the "China Consular" APP and submit documents according to the requirements;
4. The Embassy will review the documents, which will take 1-2 months;
5. Audit results:
The Embassy will notify you by email when the face-to-face visa will be issued.
② Failed - email notification of missing materials, need to fill in the materials and then review.
(3) Prepare all the required documents and submit them in the next step by logging into the "China Consular" App.
Information prepared by the couple
- 1. Child: Passport, Entry Visa, Identity Card
- 2. Description of surrogacy
- 3. My note
- 4. Marriage certificate of the applicant (both countries), single applicants do not need to provide a marriage certificate.
- 5. Description of the source of sperm and eggs (If sperm and eggs are taken in Cambodia, the entry record of Cambodia must be provided).
- 6. Letter of Undertaking (DNA test again after returning to your country) - if the city of settlement does not require it, you can not do it.
- 7. A letter of attorney (if you have returned to your country in the first place and have asked your wife to do this) - not required if you have not returned to your country in the first place.
Medical practitioners and lawyers are required to provide
- 1. Proof of surrogate's⽣ (certification + translation)
- 2. Surrogacy agreement (certified + translated)
- 3. Statement of Awareness (Certified + Translated)
- 4. DNA identification of parentage (including mother and father) (Almaty DNA certification + translation)
- 5. Statement of renunciation of custody of children by the mother of the child (certified+translated)
| Name of submission | note | processing party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The first page of the child's parents' passports, entry visas, ID cards | over | Provided by the customer |
| 2 | Surrogacy Fact Sheet | Completed and signed | Staff ready for client signature |
| 3 | Personal Information Statement | Completed and signed | |
| 4 | Description of the origin of the spermatozoa | Completed and signed | Staff ready for client signature |
| 5 | Letter of commitment (DNA re-testing upon return) | Completed and signed | Staff ready |
| 6 | Power of attorney (Mr. will go back to his home country first and delegate his wife to handle it), if Mr. does not need to go back to his home country first, he does not need to provide it. | Completed and signed | Staff ready for client signature |
| 7 | Applicant's marriage certificate | Completed and bi-nationally accredited | Clients provide their own documents and staff do the double certification on their behalf |
| 8 | Birth certificate of a surrogate newborn | Translated and certified | 8-24 by surrogacy agency facilitate |
| 9 | Surrogacy agreement | Translated and certified | |
| 10 | Declaration of surrogate mother | Translated and certified | |
| 11 | DNA paternity testing (including parentage) | Almaty DNA certified, translated | |
| 12 | Surrogate Mother's Declaration of Relinquishment of Child Custody | Translated and certified | |
| 13 | Proof that the surrogate mother has given birth (including a statement and the birth certificate of the surrogate mother's own child). | Translated and certified | |
| 14 | Declaration of Surrogate Marriage | Translated and certified | |
| 15 | Statement of consent of surrogate mother's husband to surrogacy | Translated and certified | |
| 16 | Application form for certification (birth certificate) | Completed and signed | |
| 17 | Birth certificate of a surrogate newborn (certified + translated) | Certification + Translation | |
| 18 | Surrogacy agreements (certification + translation) | Certification + Translation | |
| 19 | Surrogate mother's declaration (certified + translated) | Certification + Translation | |
| 20 | DNA paternity test (with parentage) (Almaty DNA certification + translation) | Certification + Translation | |
| 21 | Declaration of relinquishment of child custody by surrogate mother (certified + translated) | Certification + Translation | |
| 22 | Proof that the surrogate mother has given birth (including a statement and the birth certificate of the surrogate mother's own child) (certification + translation) | Certification + Translation | |
| 23 | Declaration of Surrogate Marriage (Certification + Translation) | Certification + Translation | |
| 24 | Statement of consent of surrogate mother's husband to surrogacy (certified + translated) | Certification + Translation |
(4) Application and submission of information through the "China Consular" App
Application Procedure Guidelines
Step 1: Download the "China Consular" app and register for an account using your e-mail address or Chinese domestic cell phone number.
Follow the prompts to complete real-name authentication by filling in your Chinese LLB or passport number (if you do not have one, you can also use an account that has been authenticated by another person), and then you can log in and use your account as normal.
Step 2: Submit your application online.
1. Log in to the app, click on the "Passports/Travel Permits" section, and select the embassy or consulate where you would like to apply for a passport (the Embassy in Kyrgyzstan);
2. Fill in basic personal information (including optional information) gradually, completely and accurately according to the prompts;
3. Sign and confirm the Declaration of Nationality Status online.
Please note:It should be signed by the applicant's⼈⼈. This electronic signature will be printed on the new passport, so please sign your name in regular Chinese characters in the electronic signature box in a centered horizontal format. For applicants under the age of 10, a mother or legal guardian should sign on their behalf.
4. Upload a digital photo ID (a recent photo taken within 6 months, with a white background, dark clothing, clear features, both ears visible, and no hat). This photo will be printed on the new passport.
5. Upload additional licensing materials:
①Documentation of the current passport/travel license with photographs (unless lost), and previous endorsements (if any).
Replacement of lost or damaged passports/travel documents: Please fill out and sign an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the loss or damage of your passport/travel document and upload it.
③For passport name annotation: Please upload official certificates related to the content of the annotation, such as a family certificate or a certificate of name change from the court.
④If the applicant is under the age of 16, a mother or legal guardian should assist in the application process. In addition to uploading a passport or other personal document of a mother or legal guardian, as well as documents proving legal guardianship, such as a certificate of birth, family passport, divorce decree, etc., it is also necessary to download the "Declaration of Consent to Apply for a Passport/Travel Permit for a Minor" in advance, fill it out, and sign it before uploading it.
Step 3: L⾝份验证.
1. The App recognizes the face of the applicant to ensure that the application is made in person. Please follow the prompts and proceed to the next step if you succeed.
2. Successful verification (facial recognition) will greatly reduce the processing time.
Step 4: Submit your order.
After the information is completed, please follow the system prompts to submit the order. Upon successful submission, the application will be submitted to the Embassy for review. Applicants can track the progress of the license application in "My Order" or "Messages to Awareness".
Step 5: Wait for the result of the embassy or consulate.
Orders will be reviewed in the order in which they are created. Applicants can track the progress of their order in My Orders or at Messages Center. The museum will provide timely feedback on the progress of the audit via the app, and will send you information via Messages Center if you need to upload additional documents or change your information after the audit. If you need to upload additional materials or modify your information, the library will send you relevant information through "Message Center", so please follow the information prompts.
Step 6: Make an appointment to visit the museum for processing time and visit the museum.
Applicants should pay attention to the status of their orders. If there is an indication that they have been approved, please select an appointment time in a timely manner. After making an appointment to visit the museum, you can prepare the original documents (passport, birth certificate, other relevant certificates, etc.), come to the front desk of the museum to have your fingerprints taken, signature handwritten, and relevant information verified on-site, and then issue an invoice and go to the bank to pay the fee.
(5) Notification by e-mail from the Embassy:⾯簽-办理《旅⾏證》/《护照》.
After receiving an email from the Embassy, go to the Embassy for the face-to-face visa, and after the face-to-face visa is approved, the Embassy will issue a bill supporting the visa fee, and after the customer supports the fee, the Embassy will start to process the visa for returning to China.
Handling Matters:⾯签办证（⾯签沟通，没有问题交钱，需要提交宝宝的照照)
Venue: Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Required Documents: All originals of documents submitted to the Embassy
Travel Visa Production Time: Approx. 10 days
Duration of stay abroad: Approx. 2 weeks
Return: buy an airplane ticket and bring the baby back to your home country to settle in:
If you bring the documents approved by the embassy to the place of residence of Hol Holmes, you can settle down directly.
summarize
Returning home from Kyrgyzstan with a surrogate baby is a complicated process involving visa application, paternity testing, birth certificate processing, and close cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. Understanding the specific requirements and processes of each step and making adequate preparations in advance can effectively minimize unnecessary troubles and time delays. In order to ensure the smooth bringing back of the baby, prospective parents should keep close contact with professional surrogacy agencies, lawyers and relevant intermediaries to ensure that all documents, certifications and visas are processed without errors. With proper planning and thorough arrangements, you can successfully complete this important step in your life and bring your baby back home.
