Honestly, are you opening this article right now feeling your brain buzzing?

You may already be holding PDF quotes from seven or eight surrogacy agencies, this one says "success is guaranteed", that one says "no waiting in line", and another one tells you "only $50,000 all-inclusive! "You've searched Google. You've searched Google, turned over Little Red Book and Youtube, but the more you read, the more confused you are: why is the price of surrogacy in the same country twice as high? Why is the top three agencies all cursed?

I understand the anxiety all too well.

Having been in the surrogacy industry for more than 10 years, I have not only sat in an office and listened to counseling, I have actually flown to Los Angeles to see HRC's labs, I have been to Kiev to hear about medical protocols under air raid sirens, and I have personally checked each and every contractual clause with lawyers in Kyrgyzstan. I've seen too many families end up spending money, wasting time, and even going to court across the country to get their embryos back because of a "fancy website" or "sweet sales pitch.

So, today's piece "Recommended List of Overseas Surrogacy Agencies"I don't want to list hundreds of surrogacy agencies around the world (that would be a disservice to you), I don't want "many", but I want "stable".

Who is this guide for?

• U.S. and Canadian stabilizationists: Budgets are good, and you just want the most legal and top-notch medical care in the "save model".
• Central Asia/Eastern Europe Value for Money Pie: The budget is RMB 500-700,000 and you want to get a sure baby with limited money.
• Special groups (LGBT/single): Finding a "safe haven" that will legally accept you in the midst of the global legal landscape.
• Pit-proofing and lightning-avoidance pie: Already bombarded with all kinds of information to sign up, a pair of fiery eyes is desperately needed.
• Fire-fighting families: This is a heavy new group. If you've had a crappy encounter in Cambodia, Ukraine, or some other gray area (agencies running away, policies shutting down), you need to know how to get your precious embryos safely transferred out and restart hope.

Don't rush to scratch away, the following table, is my for you to organize the "60-second decision-making quick view", after reading it, you probably have a bottom in mind.

🚀 Article Fast Fact: 2025 Global Surrogacy Core Decision Table

(Note: The table is for reference only, policies and fees change in real time, please refer to the latest consultation)

I. Why is this list of organizations "not comprehensive, but stable"?

You may be in otherSurrogacy websiteI've read articles like "Top 50 Surrogacy Agencies in the World 2025". To be honest, that kind of article is the easiest to write, listing the names, with a link to the official website, and that's it. But as a person who has been there, I have to tell you responsibly: in the assisted reproduction industry, "big and comprehensive" often means "mixed and chaotic".

IVF surrogacy is not grocery shopping where you buy rotten cabbage and throw it away. It's medical, it's legal, it's tens of millions of dollars, and it's your future child. The cost of choosing the wrong agency can be two or three years of lawsuits, or even the permanent loss of parenthood.

So, in this section, I'm going to lay out my "life-saving" screening logic.

Where did this list of surrogacy agencies come from?

I've taken a deep dive into the last three years of worldwide recommendations from specialized overseas fertility forumsOverseas Surrogacy AgencyAs well as real data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology), if an organization's name, repeatedly appears in different independent measurements, attorney testimonials, and success stories shared, that means that the odds are that it will stand the test of time.

For example, HRC Fertility, RSMC and AMCan in the United States, which are the oldest fighters, are still sitting firmly after many years; for example, Circle Surrogacy and Ivy Surrogacy, which are known for their strict reputation in surrogate mother management.

Secondly, and more importantly"Physical demining"The

I made another special trip to Central Asia and the United States in 2024.

• I went to HRC's main hospital in Pasadena to see their newest embryo lab equipment;
• I met with the head of AmCan and checked their latest insurance claims process for Chinese customers;
• I even flew to Kyrgyzstan to visit the Merry Life partner maternity hospital to make sure that the living environment of the surrogate mom was really as clean and tidy as in the photos;
• I have also repeatedly confirmed, through internal channels, the true efficiency of Labryo and GSHC in processing complex cross-border documents.

Assessment framework: legal security × medical strength × cost transparency × cross-border service capacity

It's not enough to be famous, is there still a lot of shoplifting going on? In order to help you squeeze out the water, I have established a four-dimensional assessment model, which is also the core logic I usually use when I help clients do consulting:

1. Legal Security (The Safety Net):Here's the bottom line.
   No matter how good the medical care is, it's a disaster if you can't take the baby with you, or if you can't register the baby in your home country. I would focus on: does the state/country where the agency is located have laws that explicitly support "commercial surrogacy"? Does it have a well-established"Parental Birthright Order (PBO)"? In California, for example, a PBO can lock you into parental rights before you even have a baby; in some gray countries, you don't even have a place to cry if the child is born to a surrogate mother who reverses the birth.
2. Medical Strength (The Engine):This is the core.
   There is a misconception that many people do not know the difference between an "agency" and a "clinic".
   • Clinic Responsible for making babies (IVF, transplantation), looking at CAP/CLIA accredited labs and the accuracy of PGT technology (three-generation IVF screening).
   • Agency Responsible for finding people (managing on behalf of the mother).

   some of them areIntegration (Hybrid)If you have your own doctor and a surrogate mom, you can coordinate efficiently with a company like RSMC or BioTexCom. I would stick to one thing: blastocyst awakening rate and transfer success rate, don't listen to the sales pitch of "90%", it depends on who the denominator is.

3. Cost transparency (No Hidden Costs):It's conscience.
   The most afraid of the "50,000 U.S. dollars guaranteed success" nonsense. The formal institutions will have a third-party funds escrow account (Escrow Account). Your money is not directly to the agency, but in the account supervised by the lawyer, the doctor does a step, the lawyer pays a sum. This maximizes the prevention of the agency from taking the money and running. If you see any agency asking you to put your money into the owner's personal account, take my advice:Run fast!
4. Transnational service capacity (Logistics):It's the experience.
   For our Chinese families, this is so crucial.
   • Is there a Chinese team? (Not the kind that uses translation software to get back to you, but one that really understands Chinese culture)
   • After the baby is born, do they understand the process of getting a travel permit, passport, and returning to their home country to settle down?
   • If there is an extreme situation like the previous epidemic closure or war, are they capable of watching my children?

Applicable and Not Applicable People:

This is the part where you tell the big truth, don't try to save face, choosing the wrong country can be painful.

1. who must die for the "US/Canada route"?

• Single male/gay couples (LGBT): Surrogacy in the United States(Especially California, Nevada) is your Jerusalem, absolutely protected by law, no discrimination whatsoever, no legal risk with both dads' names directly on the birth paper.
• Families who want American babies: care for sb.The child will be a U.S. citizen when he lands.That's no choice but to go to the United States.
• Advanced age, very poor ovarian function, and need for top labs: Laboratory technology in the United States remains a global ceiling, and for families with poor sperm and egg quality, U.S. clinics (such as theHRC, SCRC) can work wonders.
• Budgeted atAbove RMB 1.2-1.8 millionof the family.

 

2. Who is better suited for the "Central Asian (Kyrgyz/Kazakh) + Eastern European (Georgian) route"?

• Working, middle class: Can't get over a million dollars, but you can scrape together 500-700,000 RMB. The medical technology in these countries is actually not that bad (a lot of it is copied from European standards) and is extremely cost effective.
• It doesn't matter about nationality: As long as the child is healthy, it's fine to be a Chinese national (some families even find it easier to go back to their home country for hukou).
• [emphasis added] Single/LGBT but on a limited budget: It's a huge gap in the market. You used to have to go to the U.S. NowSurrogacy in Kyrgyzstan(e.g. Merry Life) opens a gap that allows singles/LGBT to operate through a specific legal framework at 1/3 the cost of the U.S. This is a new opportunity for 2025.

3. Excluded populations (guidance on discouragement):

• Those who want to go to Canada but want a "quick fix": Don't go.Canada is an unpaid surrogate, surrogate moms are a scarce resource, lined up until you're skeptical.
• Those who want to go "underground" in Southeast Asia: Don't go. The environment in Cambodia and Laos is very harsh, and you can be arrested at any time, and your children will be detained, which is a real "loss of money".

Second, what exactly does a surrogacy agency do for you?

"The agent says it's a guarantee, the doctor says it depends on the probability, and the lawyer wants to charge me a fortune, so who do I listen to?"

"Why are some organizations hospital-direct and others purely intermediary? Which is more reliable?"

"American law is stable, so is Central Asia legal now or not?"

Don't worry, I'll pierce these layers of windowpaper for you. After reading this part, you go talk to those consultants again, they will realize: this person knows what he's doing, it's not easy to fool them.

From finding a surrogate mother to returning home to get a license: the role of the agency in the whole pathway

You can visualize the entire surrogacy process as"Build a house."The

• Yourself (IP - Intended Parent): It's the homeowner, who pays the money and produces the plans (embryos).
• Clinic (Clinic): It was the architect and construction team that was responsible for laying the foundation and building the main body (test tubes, transplants).
• Surrogacy Agency (Agency): It's the general contractor + HR.

What do agencies actually do? It's never just sending you a few pictures of surrogate moms for you to choose your consort. Truly reliable agencies make this hard-earned money:

• Surrogate Screening (HR Function): Before you can see the surrogate mom's profile, the agency has to screen out the bunch with a history of drug use, criminal records, and mental ill-health.Agencies like SurrogateFirst are expensive because they do extremely detailed psychological back-testing, and even go so far as to check out the surrogate mom's husband's background.
• Process Orchestration (PM Function): When does the substitute mom go for her physical? When do I start taking progesterone? Who will book the airfare and hotel on the day of the transplant? All these trivial to explode, the agency is in charge.
• Funding regulation (finance function): This is the most crucial point. Compensation for surrogate moms is not given in a lump sum, it is paid in installments by heartbeat and by week of pregnancy. The agency has to keep an eye on it for you to prevent the surrogate mom from taking the money and running away, and to prevent the surrogate mom from going on strike if she doesn't get what she's supposed to get.
• Baby's "ass wipe" after birth: Who goes to the hospital to pick up the baby when it's born? How do I fill out the birth certificate? If you can't get through because of your visa, who will help you carry the baby back to your home country? (This is something that countless families learned the hard way during the epidemic that a good organization can save lives).

Institutions vs. medical centers vs. independent counsel: what does each do? Where are the pitfalls?

If you don't understand this concept, you can easily encounter "second hand dealers".

1. Clinic - just "making babies"

Representing the players: HRC Fertility, FCLV (Fertility Center of Las Vegas).

Features: They are run by doctors and specialize in technology. If you go to them directly, they will usually push you to a couple of outside surrogacy agencies that they work with.

Attention: Doctors only care to put the embryo in the pregnancy, as for the generation of mothers during pregnancy mood is good or not, eat camp or not nutritious, the doctor is beyond the reach of the whip.

2. Purely institutional (Agency) - just "managing people"

Representing the players: Circle Surrogacy, Ivy Surrogacy, GSHC.

Features: They don't have their own hospital or doctors. Their core assets are a pool of surrogate moms and a team of lawyers.

Advantage: The service is usually more subtle, especially when it's something like Ivy's, where the surrogate mom is cared for in every way possible.

3. Centers of Integration - "turnkey"

Representing the players: RSMC, BioTexCom (Ukraine).

Features: Left-handed doctors, right-handed surrogate moms, and the owners are usually the same interest group.

Advantage: Communication is extremely efficient, the doctor feels that the surrogate's lining is not good and she is replaced internally right away without having to pull the wool over the eyes of the inter-company.

Disadvantage: Both as a referee and as an athlete. Sometimes, in order to save costs, the screening of surrogate mothers may be slightly "relaxed" (of course, RSMC and other major brands are relatively formal).

Clarification of common misconceptions: success rate figures, success packages, zero-risk commitments

I'm going to throw a few pots of cold water here, which may offend a number of my peers, but it has to be said.

1. Tearing away the skin of "success stories"

Many organizations (especially in Ukraine, Georgia and some South-East Asian organizations) like to offer "package deals". It sounds very nice: you pay once, and if you don't get pregnant, you can do it again for free until you have a baby.

Is it really that good?

Essence: This is not a medical commitment, this is a betting agreement (insurance product). The organization is betting that the odds are that you will make it in less than 3 visits, and if you do, the extra money they collect is their profit; if you don't make it, they use the extra money they collect from others to fill your hole.

Trap: The premise of "unlimited transfers" is that you have "unlimited embryos".
If it's a 45 year old couple with a total of only 2 blastocysts promoted past P. You buy the package success package and both transfers fail. That's when the agency says, "Pro, let's keep moving!"
But you're out of embryos! You'll have to re-stimulate.
That's when you realize that the contract says, "Medical expenses for re-stimulation will be at your own expense."
Therefore, if you have few and precious embryos, don't be superstitious about the success of the package, and spend your money on the refinement of each operation, rather than on the vague promise of "unlimited".

2. Falsehoods in success rate figures

"We have a success rate of 85%!"

What is the denominator, please?

be"Clinical pregnancy rate"(two bars on pregnancy test)?

nevertheless"Live birth rate"(child born and carried home)?

That's a difference of at least 15%-20% in the risk of miscarriage and fetal arrest.

Look at the data. Definitely. Live Birth Rate, anything else is a trick.

III. National surrogacy laws and overall pathways:

Choosing a country is really about choosing"Legal Tolerance" and "Pocket Money"The balance of the

The situation in 2025 has changed. People used to pick Ukraine with their eyes closed, but now there is a lot of gunfire there; Georgia used to be the king of value for money, but now there is a lot of wind in the sails of policy.

Let's dish it out one by one.

The U.S. and Canada: commercial surrogacy markets with the most mature regulations

If you're looking for absolute safety and don't want to wake up in the middle of the night worrying about your child being snatched, this is the end of the line.

United States (commercial surrogacy):

Money for time: Everything is priced explicitly. The money given to the surrogate mom is an open business contract.

Core strengths: Pre-Birth Parentage Order (PBO). Whether the surrogate mom is married or not, no matter what she thinks, the judge rules before the child is born: the child is yours. At the moment of birth, the surrogate mom doesn't even have the right to look at the child (unless you agree) and carry it directly to you.

California/Nevada is the most stable. Some of the central conservative states will have some religious restrictions, so ask which state the surrogate mom lives in when choosing an agency.

Canada (altruistic surrogacy):

Core differences: Commercial surrogacy is prohibited by law, as is paying for a surrogate mother's womb. The money you give to the surrogate mother can only be "reimbursed expenses" (nutrition, lost wages, clothing, etc.).

Realistic pain points: Since you can't make a decent living, very few people are willing to be surrogate moms.

A warning about waiting: In the U.S., I have the money to match a surrogate mom in two weeks. In Canada? Be prepared to wait in line for 12-18 months. If you're old yourself and just want to hold your baby quickly, Canada will really wear out your patience.

Ukraine, Georgia: current policies and realities

These are two countries that you can play if you are a veteran; if you're a white boy, a detour or extreme caution is recommended.

Ukraine:

Once a king, now a "high-risk zone". While BioTexCom is still going strong and even taking orders, there are two things you need to consider:

• Logistics risk: How are sperm/embryos transported in? How do you get the baby out once it's born? There are no direct flights from Kiev now, they have to be transferred overland, and the bumpy ride is a test for the embryos.
• Force majeure: What if there's another big attack and the hospital loses power? Can the liquid nitrogen tanks be refilled? These are the Plan B's (Plan B's) that you have to see in your contract - such as whether there is a clause to move to Slovakia or Poland.

Georgia:

Sudden change in policy: There have been rumors in 2024 that the government is going to ban surrogacy for foreigners, and while it's still being pulled, that uncertainty is the biggest mine of all.

Grandfather Clause: If you must go with Georgia (it's cheaper, after all), be sure to have your attorney confirm: if the policy changes after signing, can it continue under the law as it was at the time of signing? This clause is worth a thousand words.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan: legal framework for new options in Central Asia

This is the biggest dark horse area for 2024-2025. But I find a lot of people confuse the two countries.

Attention! The legal logic of these two countries is completely different!

Kazakhstan (rigorist):

Legal Requirements: Must be legally married and must have a marriage license (dual certification required).

Representative bodies: IRM (the best public background reproduction center in the area).

Who it suits: Married heterosexual couples on a budget. The medical technology here is excellent, inherited from the Soviet Union, and the IRM has a high level of triple IVF.

Kyrgyzstan (Flexitarian):

Legal Breakthroughs: This is the current"Single/LGBT Haven."The

Why? It has relatively lax laws, and head agencies like Merry Life (Merry Life) operate in compliance through specific legal frameworks (e.g. single women can go through specific procedures, or single men through egg donation + surrogacy).

Practical differences: In Kazakhstan, you can't be single in any case; but in Kyrgyzstan, it's possible to get a birth certificate and return papers done, as long as the organization has access and a team of lawyers.

Price advantage: All down about 50-70 million yuan, cheaper than the U.S. more than a million, for many ordinary families, is the "can do" and "can not afford to do" difference.

What type of family is suitable for different countries? Matching by "Legal Tolerance + Psychological Security".

Finally, instead of doing a table for this part, I'll give you three real-life scenarios and you're on the right track:

Scenario 1: "I have money, I don't want to worry about it, I don't want to take any legal risks, I want my child to be able to go to school in the U.S. later."

👉 Unique solution: United States (California). Don't look for anything else, go straight to the big names like HRC, Amcan, Circle.

Scene 2: "We're a married couple who have struggled for ten years to save half a million dollars, we've failed countless domestic IVF attempts, and we just want to have a child, nationality doesn't matter."

👉 Optimal solution: Kyrgyzstan / Kazakhstan. Finding a local direct agency (such as Merry Life or an IRM partner) and flying in for a visit in person (all are now visa-free or e-visa-friendly) is the most cost-effective.

Scenario 3: "I'm a single guy, or I'm a lesbian partner with a budget of only $600,000."

👉 The only way out: Kyrgyzstan. You can't get into Kazakhstan, Ukraine/Georgia don't pick up singles. This is the only place where you can legally hold a baby.

The United States & Canada: the most stable laws and the most choices of organizations.

If you have a good budget (1.2-2 million RMB), or if you are obsessed with your child's nationality, or if you are single/LGBT, North America is still the "Rome" you can't get around.

Here, it's not so much about choosing an organization as it is about choosing a "service model".

Older medical institutions in the U.S. and the West: HRC, RSMC, FCLV, Labryo, etc.

You've heard these names before, but I've got to tell you the difference in their bones.

HRC Fertility (Pasadena/Encinitas, etc.): the "Whampoa Military Academy" of reproduction.

My impressions from the field: Whenever I go to HRC's Pasadena main hospital, it's as busy as if I were in a tertiary care hospital in China. Every time I take a client to the new lab in Pasadena, I have to exclaim "money power". It's one of the top embryo labs in the country.

Doctors here don't need you to explain "why my lining is thin" or "why my ovaries are failing faster than white men". They know too much about the Asian woman's body.

If you are 38+, have a very low AMH, or are a family that has had repeated "failed" attempts at other small clinics, take my advice: don't bother, just come to HRC.

Their lab's blastocyst awakening rates and microfertilization techniques can literally bring back weak embryos that have been sentenced to "death" elsewhere. For many older families, this is the end of the line.

Pit avoidance: HRC There are a lot of doctors out there with varying standards. Don't just go by the brand name, go by the doctor. Dr. Kolb or Dr. Norian, for example, are "saints", but their numbers are hard to get.

Mode: It is actually purely a clinic, but there are now established surrogacy agencies (Agencies) in the country to work with, please click here to see the details.HRC official website!

RSMC (San Diego): the lazy man's favorite one-stop center

Core selling point: "No bullshit". They have their own surrogacy agency (Physician's Surrogacy), which is upstairs from the clinic. The doctor and the surrogate manager (Case Manager) are in cahoots.

Advantage: If there is a small problem with a surrogate mother's physical exam, the outside agency may have to email the clinic for three days to confirm, and RSMC solves the problem with a phone call internally. For Chinese families who don't speak English well and don't want to get involved in complicated communication, this all-inclusive model is the most hassle-free.

Disadvantage: Prices are high and the selection is relatively fixed because it is tied to an internal pool of surrogate moms.

Labryo (Labryo Reproductive Center, USA): "Small but beautiful" in a technological stream.

My observation: Their lab director, Dr. Wang, is very well known in the industry, especially for his almost paranoid pursuit of blastocyst culture. If you have very few embryos in your hand (for example, only 2-3) and don't dare to take a risk, Labryo's wake-up rate and blastocyst rate data are very beautiful. Their family doesn't do mass advertising and relies on word-of-mouth return.

Comprehensive Surrogacy Agencies Top List: HRC Partner Agencies, AmCan, American-Canadian Route Core Agencies

It says here that the specialized"Managing people."(Agency).

AmCan: The Bilateral Trader Who Understands Chinese Pain Points Best

If Circle is the Hermes of surrogacy, then AmCan is the Toyota Land Rover - rugged, durable, and able to get you out of the mud when it counts.

Why do I have to single it out from all the other organizations? Because they have achieved a very fine degree of granularity in "serving Chinese-speaking clients". Many big organizations in the U.S. would be confused when you tell them about "menstruation", "drinking warm water", and "three levels of certification", but AmCan's team will understand your anxiety in a second! But the team at AmCan will know exactly where your anxiety lies.

1. Exclusive killer application: "airbags" with dual United States/Canadian lines of reciprocity

AmCan is one of the very few organizations that has a wholly owned direct team in both the US and Canada. This is so important for middle-class families who are not that risk-resistant - in case you go over budget in the US line or your family's money is tight, you don't have to default on the contract, you can apply for a transfer to their Canadian line and keep most of the service fees. This flexibility of "in can attack (U.S. speed), retreat can defend (Canadian budget)" is a regret pill in your hand.

2. The "nannying" power of document processing

Don't underestimate how many families' nightmares it is to get a license after the baby is born. American lawyers just care about the birth, not your return. But AmCan is nothing short of"License broker" possessionThe

The baby has to get a China Travel Permit to return to China, and if you are a single father or if your parents don't have a marriage license, the embassy's requirements are so onerous that you need a specific"Affidavit of Singleness" or "Affidavit of Paternity" and must be certified at all three levels: Notary Public - Secretary of State - Consulate.The

AmCan's licensing specialists even know which state's notary public stamps documents more to the Chinese consulate's liking and is less likely to get called back. I had a client, a single man, who was stuck for two months getting a travel permit from another agency, and had his documents repeatedly called back. Then the team at AmCan intervened (although it's not their client, they have this single service) and instructed him on how to write the "letter of explanation", and he got through it in a week.

3. WeChat-style service with real "0 time difference"

What is the most painful part of finding a purely foreign organization? Sending an email and getting an email back in two days is a pain in the ass, and all the legal jargon is in English. AmCan is one of the very few organizations that can do it."WeChat 7×24 hour response."The organization. Many of the staff members are Chinese and there is no cultural gap in communication.

Amcan official website

Circle Surrogacy: The American Elite's Choice

Style: This is a very typical "American brand", Circle has a very strong team of lawyers (the founder is a lawyer) and the contracts are watertight.

Threshold: It is very expensive and the process is very "principled". They also do back-alignments with IPs (parents-to-be). If you want that "I'm rich and I'm the boss" kind of service, don't go to Circle, they emphasize an equal relationship between the IP and the surrogate mother.

Official website: https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/

Growing Generations: Surrogacy's 'Old Money Style' and LGBT Trailblazers

If you were to ask Hollywood stars or Silicon Valley bigwigs where they do surrogacy, Growing Generations' name would definitely be in the top three on that intimate short list.

True "noble" blood:

Let's open the window and talk frankly, GG is expensive. Their basic service fees are often 30%-50% higher than the average agency's, but why are so many people lining up to give them money? Because what they are selling is not "surrogacy services" but"Extreme certainty."The
Since their inception in 1996, they have handled countless complex multinational cases. Their service philosophy is that IPs (parents-to-be) are only responsible for providing the sperm and carrying the baby, and GG takes care of all the dirty work and anxiety in between. You don't even need to read those obscure medical emails, their Case Specialist will chew them up and feed them to you.

"Jerusalem" for the LGBT community:

This is the most honorable thing about GG. GG was one of the first organizations in the world to focus on gay and lesbian couples at a time when "rainbow families" were still discriminated against.
What does that mean?
This means that their legal team has a muscle-memory proficiency in establishing parental rights in two-parent families, and in ethical segregation of egg donors from surrogate mothers. If you're a gay couple who want twins and are worried about religious bias or legal loopholes for surrogate mothers, close your eyes and pick GG, they know how to protect your rights better than you do.

The legendary "1% screening rate":

Many organizations brag about the number of surrogate mothers they have, but GG brags about the number of surrogate mothers they have rejected.
They claim that fewer than 1% applicants make it through the screening process and into the database. This is not a marketing ploy, it's really "sickly strict".
In addition to the usual physical examination, they check the psychological stability and financial status of the surrogate mother. They definitely do not accept women who are "trying to pay off their debts" (which is extremely risky), but only middle-class surrogate moms who are really proud of their work and have a good life.
So while you're paying a hefty agency fee, you're actually paying for the 99% of unreliable people they screen out.

For whom?

• Families with an unlimited budget ($200,000+) and a high expectation of privacy.
• Not only do you want to have children, but you also want to enjoy the whole process, and you don't want to be disturbed by the triviality of the "hand-me-down".
• LGBT families seeking top legal security.

Official website: https://www.growinggenerations.com/

Organizations specializing in international clients and Chinese-speaking families: GSHC, Ivy, AmCan, etc.

To be perfectly honest, the cost of communication can account for 50% of your total anxiety value when looking for a surrogacy agency.

GSHC Surrogacy: the most humane boutique of all

Unique Perspectives: Nicole, the founder, has been a surrogate mother herself, so she knows exactly what surrogates are thinking. That's so important!

Practical value: A lot of agencies squeeze the surrogate mother from the client's point of view, and as a result, the child is affected by the surrogate mother's bad mood during pregnancy.GSHC is the one that can really make the surrogate mother happy, and when the surrogate mother is in a good mood, the baby's development will be good. Their matching accuracy is extremely high, and they won't just shove a person down your throat for the sake of signing a contract.

Official website: https://www.gshcsurrogacy.com/

Ivy Surrogacy: the double ceiling of value and service

Positioning: It can be interpreted as the "Hermes" of surrogacy in a way.

Quality of surrogate mothers: They recruit mainly in California, and the surrogate moms are generally highly qualified, educated, and even good looking (although looks don't affect the child, looking good does put the prospective parents at ease). Of course, the Agency Fee is top dollar.

Fee nodes vs. matching models: how to pay without getting screwed?

This part is a trade secret that many sales don't want you to know.

SurrogateFirst: The most ballsy 'no match, no fee' of them all

Mode: While most agencies charge you a non-refundable down payment of $20-30,000 upon signing up, SurrogateFirst promises to show you the profile, interview you, and charge you when you're a good match.

Evaluation: This is a great confidence in their recruiting ability. This is a great sense of security for families who don't want this "wasted money".

Ivy / Circle: The traditional 'pay to queue' model

You need to pay a deposit before you can access their database. It's the arrogance of a big name, there's no way around it, they have all the good surrogate moms.

Special warning on Canadian routes: "waiting time"

If you consult with a Canadian organization and they tell you that you will be matched in "3 months", they are lying to you.

Reality:Due to legal restrictions on unpaid surrogacy (Altruistic Surrogacy), surrogate mothers are extremely scarce in Canada. Currently the average waiting period for mainstream agencies in Toronto or Vancouver starts at 12 months.

My advice: If you are 45 years old this year, or the old man at home urgently, do not want to save that hundreds of thousands of dollars to go to Canada, the cost of time you can not afford to consume.

V. Central Asia + Eastern Europe surrogacy "cost-effective route"

This is a battleground for working class and middle class families. The logic here is not "pick the best," it's"Pick the most stable out of the chaos."The

Kyrgyz Merry Life: A "New World" for Singles/LGBTs

Why is it the dark horse of 2025?

While Southeast Asia is blocked, Ukraine is at war, and Georgia has unstable policies, Kyrgyzstan, because of the peculiarities of its laws (which allow commercial surrogacy and are relatively flexible in vetting status), has become the only legal country currently able to pick up the demand for singles/LGBT low-budgets.

Direct vs:

In Kirghizia, you will meet a lot of "backpacker agencies". Don't look for individuals!

Merry Life (Merry Life) This is the kind of organization that has a physical office in the area and a direct team.

Field trip details: I've been to their surrogate mom's apartment, and it's one of those regular residential buildings with nannies for meals, not one of those dirty group homes. This is so crucial for the health of the child.

Core Differentiation: They have a well-established process to help single fathers obtain birth certificates and obtain legal travel permits to return to their home countries. This is an almost impossible task in other Central Asian countries.

Merry Life official website:https://surrogacykg.com/

Ukraine BioTexCom: "Iron Man" in a Wartime Environment

Status: Many thought it was closed, but it wasn't. BioTexCom was the "Wolf of War" in the surrogacy world.

Hardcore operation: They literally have bomb shelters underneath their clinics and have even moved their embryo labs into the bunkers.

Terms that must be confirmed: If you dare to choose Ukraine now (and I admire your courage), it must be confirmed in the contract: is there a Plan B for transferring embryos/surrogates to neighboring countries like Slovakia/Poland?

Who it suits: Repeat customers who already have frozen embryos there that won't go away; or people who have extremely strong local access and can handle special logistics. New clients? I urge you to think twice.

Kazakhstan IRM: One-Stop Reproductive Solutions + Referrals from Partner Organizations

Status: The status of IRM (International Center for Reproductive Medicine) in Kazakhstan is equivalent to the status of Beihang Medical College in the Chinese reproductive community.

Features: The technology is extremely hard. Their third generation test tube (PGT) level is fully benchmarked against Europe and is 1/4 the price of the US.

Limitations: Very rigid. Must be legally married, marriage license must be double-certified, not a single stamp less. Single? Don't even think about it.

Pit avoidance: IRMs are mainly hospitals, and their surrogate management is usually outsourced to a partner agency. When choosing an IRM, be sure to ask about"Who's in charge of the substitute mom's life?"

Official website: https://irm.kz/

Georgia New Life Georgia: A Cost-Effective Surrogacy Center Backed by a Global Network

Brand Background: New Life is a global chain that has had branches in Mexico and Southeast Asia. Georgia is their home base.

Advantage: The process is extremely standardized. Their coordinators speak very good English and respond to emails as rigorously as if they were writing a paper. For customers who are used to European and American service standards, New Life's experience is excellent.

Achilles' heel: Policy Windfall. As I mentioned in my last post, the Georgia government is tightening its stance on surrogacy for foreigners. Before signing on the dotted line, it's important to get an updated Legal Opinion from your attorney to make sure your rights are protected by the "grandfather clause."

Who is the Central Asia + Eastern Europe route for? A Comparison Table

How to choose between these four countries? Don't look over your shoulder, just look at this table:

VI. How to choose a surrogacy agency to be more reliable?

After looking at all the countries and organizations above, you're probably even more torn now, "It all looks good, who do I choose?"

Don't panic. I put myself through 8 years of using"Three-dimensional screening method"Teach you. You put in your hands the list of interested organizations, even if there are only three, with this "scalpel" cut down, who is the Li Kui and who is the Li Ghost, at a glance.

Dimension I: Legal security level (bottom-line thinking)

This is your life and death line.

Ask yourself: "If the surrogate mom backs out after having the baby and doesn't want to give it to me, who will the police help?"

• California/Nevada, USA: The police will help you get the baby and the judge will blow away the surrogate mom. (full stop)
• Canada: While the law protects intended parents, it still requires a surrogate mom to sign away parental rights after birth because there is no pre-birth order (PBO). While it is extremely rare for something to go wrong, there is theoretically room for rip-offs. (80 points)
• Kyrgyz/Kazakh: The law says that the child belongs to the genetic parent (or contracting party), but enforcement and judicial transparency are not as strong here as in North America. A reliable lawyer is needed to press the case. (60-70 points)
• Southeast Asian Underground Clinic: The police might arrest you together. (Negative score rolls over)

Dimension 2: Matching medical conditions to your embryo situation (resource matching)

Don't just look at the reputation of the clinic, look at the suitability of the clinic for your "seed".

Scenario A: You are under 35 and have good ovarian function, or just use eggs from a young donor.

👉 Strategy: You don't really need to go to a top expensive clinic like HRC. An IRM in Central Asia or an ordinary US clinic (like SCRC) is enough, as long as the technology is up to standard, the success rate is not much different.

Scenario B: You are 42 years old + self-egging, or a "difficult case" with repeated failed transplants.

👉 Strategy: It's a crapshoot to go to HRC (Pasadena) or CCRM, when the lab's air filtration system, the pH control of the culture fluid, even as good as 1%, will determine whether you'll have blastocysts or not.

Scenario C: Very small number of embryos (only 1-2 frozen embryos).

👉 Strategy: Choose Labryo, which is known for its fine-tuned sac raising, or RSMC, which is all-in-one and reduces the loss of embryo transport.

Dimension 3: Budget, Time and Psychological Security

It's the cut that hurts the most, but it's the truest.

• Budget: Don't go overdrawn. Surrogacy is a long run, and the child will cost money when born. If your budget ceiling is $600,000, don't sign up for that $800,000 U.S. package because of sales flimflam, because there are bound to be complications, NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and other hidden bills later on, and you'll fall apart when the time comes.
• Time: How long can you wait? Canada is cheap, but it's a 1 year wait to start; the US is expensive, but 2 weeks matches. If an elderly family member is seriously ill and wants to see their grandchildren, it's worth paying for the time.

VII. Before signing the contract, it is necessary to let the organization confirm in writing 5 points

This part of the content, a lot of agents read it probably want to hit me. It doesn't matter how hot and heavy you chat on WeChat, the contract is the only talisman. Before transferring the deposit, please send these 5 questions to the agency and ask for a written reply by email or write it into the contract supplement.

Afraid to reply? Vague? Just pull the plug.

VIII. True stories

Don't look at the theory, look at the real cases I've had contact with that may be your shadow.

IX. Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Q: Which type of agency is better for families who already have embryos and are only looking for a surrogate mother?

A: Look for pure organizations. Like AmCan or GSHC. because you've already done the medical part and don't need to pay for the clinic premium. What you need is a strong surrogate mother recruiter. Just tell them, "I've had embryos through P and now I'm missing a belly."

Q: How long do I have to wait for a substitute mom? Is it true that the salesman said "right away"?

A:

• United States: Normal is 1-3 months. If you say "in stock and ready to be transplanted next week", be wary that it's not a "defective surrogate" that someone else has picked out.
• Canada: 12-18 months. Anyone who says "right away" is definitely a scammer.
• Kyrgyz/Kazakh: 1-3 months. There is a relative abundance of resources here, but be careful about screening.

Q: Is it difficult to get a travel permit for a baby to return home? I heard that it is difficult in Kyrgyzstan?

A: It used to be difficult, but now the road runs through. Head agencies like Merry Life have standardized the process. As long as you are a single father, with the provision of a paternity test and proof of singleness, the travel permit can come down. The key lies in whether the agency has a specialized document specialist to take you to run to the embassy.

Q: If I am not satisfied with the organization in the middle of the process and want to change to another one, how can I take the embryos with me?

A: That's why I showed you the contract."Termination clause"The formal process is that the new organization sends a "letter of acceptance" to the old clinic. The formal process is that the new organization sends a "letter of acceptance" to the old clinic, which must release you. However, many clinics will charge an exorbitant "administrative fee" (several thousand dollars) to allow you to transfer. Ask about this before you sign the contract.

Conclusion:

By the end of the article, your mind is probably full. Finally, I'm giving you a simple action list to not waste your time on endless anxiety:

1. Step 1: Draw a circle.
   Depending on your budget (>$1.2M for the US, <$700K for Central Asia) and status (couple or single), circle the countries that work for you directly in the article above. Don't be greedy and settle on a country first.
2. Step 2: Initial screening.
   In this country, pick out 2-3 of the head organizations I mentioned in the article, plus 1-2 more you've found on your own, to make an alternative pool of about 5.
3. Step 3: Ask questions.
   replacing the one that"5 Questions to Give Away."Copy it and send it to the consultants of these 5 organizations with your personal information. Those who are too slow to reply, PASS, those who give you irrelevant answers, PASS, and those who dare to confront you head on and even give you screenshots of the terms of the contract, STAY.
4. Step 4: Intuition.
   For the remaining 1-2, set up a video conference to see how the people in charge talk and see if they are sincere. Finally, trust your instincts. Surrogacy is a two-year long partnership, and finding someone you feel "comfortable" with is more important than anything else.

The road to overseas surrogacy in 2025 is not a good one, but I hope this warm and angular guide will be a light on your journey to find a child. I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy and bring home a baby soon!