Gay Surrogacy in Europe

For same-sex male couples who dream of a child, surrogacy is a real and legal path to parenthood — with a biological bond to their own child. This possibility has been successfully used for many years: thousands of male couples around the world have become parents through gay surrogacy programmes. Today it is no longer an exception, but an established process with clear medical and legal stages.

How it works

The embryos are created using donor eggs and the sperm of one or both partners. Within a single programme, the sperm of both partners can be used — allowing embryos to be created from each of them, and in some cases genetically related children for both. The resulting embryos are transferred to the surrogate or surrogates, who carry the pregnancy without any genetic connection to the child.

Where the programme takes place

For the convenience of intended parents, the first and final stages of surrogacy for LGBT families take place in Europe. The programme starts in Bratislava, where intended parents undergo medical examinations and freeze their sperm, while birth most often takes place in the Czech Republic, known for its tolerant approach to reproductive programmes.

Registration of the child

Legally, the surrogate mother in these programmes is registered as the unmarried partner of one of the fathers. After the birth, she is listed on the birth certificate as the mother — until she is deprived of her parental rights in your favour.

The programme step by step

1. Consultation — assessment of the medical and legal situation, selection of a suitable jurisdiction
2. Sperm freezing, medical examinations, preparation of the necessary documents and permits
3. Selection of an egg donor — from a database of verified, healthy candidates
4. Creation of embryos — IVF using the sperm of one or both partners, genetic testing, sex determination
5. Embryo transfer, pregnancy, medical supervision and regular updates throughout the entire term
6. Birth in Europe — processing of the documents for the child and departure

For a detailed step-by-step breakdown of each stage, see our article on the LGBT surrogacy process.

Choosing the egg donor

The egg donor is the source of the maternal genetic material, so selection matters. You can review candidates in our egg donor database, with medical history, screening results and photos, and choose consciously rather than on medical criteria alone.

Coordination, medical and legal support

Coordination support — coordination at every stage of the programme, overseen by our team. This keeps the parents’ presence to a minimum: the first visit is for freezing the biological material, the second to collect the child once born in Europe, at the end of the programme.

Medical support — thanks to the high effectiveness of the procedures, we can work with the biological material of men, including those over 50 years of age. The open egg donor model lets you choose a donor on personal characteristics that matter to you, not on medical criteria alone.

Legal Support — surrogacy for a same-sex couple requires careful legal coordination and protection. Our years of experience guarantee the future parents a complete set of documents, allowing them to make decisions about their child’s future independently, with full legal security.

Financial predictability

Each package includes exactly what’s listed — no hidden charges beyond the amount stated, except for items explicitly marked “paid separately.” This is the same transparency our surrogacy payment plan is built on: you know the full cost structure before the programme starts, with no surprises along the way.

Frequently asked questions

In which countries is gay surrogacy available?
Most often this is a combined programme, where each stage can take place in different countries within a dual jurisdiction. In our case, this can include Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Georgia, and Cyprus.

Can both partners have a genetic connection to the child?
Yes. Within a single programme, the sperm of both partners can be used — creating separate embryos from each, with the possibility of genetically related children for both fathers. Learn more about surrogacy for gay couples in our dedicated breakdown.

How much does the programme cost?
From €57,000 depending on the chosen package — the full list of what’s included and any additional costs are listed in each package separately.

Is the personal presence of both parents required throughout the entire programme?
No. Personal presence is required minimally: the first visit for freezing the biological material and signing documents, the second to collect the child after birth.

Can embryos or sperm be transferred from another country?
Yes, we accept biological material from other countries for use in the programme.