India has been known in the past to be the perfect place for couples wanting to use a surrogate. However, since 2015 international surrogacy has been banned, and certain rules have been put in place. Commercial surrogacy has been banned, which means a price cannot be agreed and paid for the surrogacy process, and agencies cannot be consulted for a commercial procedure.
Surrogacy in India is only permitted for local couples who have been married for at least five years. The surrogate mother can only be a close relative of the intended parents and must be married and a mom herself. Only altruistic surrogacy is now allowed in India, which means surrogacy cost in India cannot be estimated and may only be paid for the needs of the surrogate mother and the child unofficially and not for commercial purposes. This also means that gay surrogacy in India is not allowed; therefore, gay and LGBT couples looking to use a surrogacy service should look elsewhere.
For example, Colombia allows all couples to use a surrogate to become parents, so this is a good alternative location to choose. Compared to the unlawful gay surrogacy in India, gay intended parents can pay fair remuneration to a surrogate mother for carrying their child in Colombia. The surrogate will have no genetic link to the child, meaning the intended parents will be the legal parents when the child is born.
As you can see, surrogacy in India is not viable for international intended parents. If you were from Ireland, for example, and looking for surrogacy in India, you should consider alternative locations where you can use an agency and get the best service. Use an agency for guidance in finding the right mother and ensuring the safety of the surrogate mother and the baby during pregnancy. Men who want to become parents as a gay couple or single parent can do so in other countries but not in India.
If you are considering a surrogate mother from India as an international intended parent, then you should look elsewhere. World Center of Baby recommends starting your surrogacy journey in Ukraine, Mexico, or Colombia, where the commercial surrogacy is officially allowed according to the terms of the law. WCOB can guarantee that your baby will be healthy and biologically yours. The team will ensure the correct tests are conducted, the right person is becoming the surrogate mother, and the health and welfare of your baby are checked through pregnancy.
Surrogacy in India is not currently a commercial option, so we advise you to look at other countries. To find out more about finding a perfect surrogate mother and starting the surrogacy process, visit worldcentreofbaby.com.
