Quick answer: how much does surrogacy cost in Ukraine?
A standard all-inclusive Ukrainian surrogacy program starts at $39,900. The guaranteed-baby tier runs $52,000 – $58,000, and the premium VIP tier is $60,000 – $65,000. These are not “from” teaser numbers — they are the full written program fees used in Militta contracts. Add-ons such as PGT-A genetic testing, donor eggs, apostille and intended-parent travel usually push the total to $45,000–$62,000 for a typical international case.
What is included in the base program fee
Every Militta-partner Ukrainian program at the standard tier includes, as a minimum:
- One full IVF cycle: ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, ICSI.
- Blastocyst culture to day 5–6.
- One embryo transfer to the surrogate.
- Surrogate compensation for the full nine months of pregnancy.
- Surrogate monthly allowance (approx. $300–$500/mo).
- Standard prenatal monitoring, ultrasounds, routine blood work.
- Vaginal delivery at a partner hospital.
- Notarised tri-party surrogacy contract and independent legal representation.
- Ukrainian birth certificate listing both intended parents (Art. 123 Family Code).
- Case-manager coordination for the entire program.
Program tiers compared: standard vs guaranteed vs premium VIP
| Tier | Total | Extras over Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $39,900 – $48,000 | Base program as above. |
| Guaranteed baby | $52,000 – $58,000 | Unlimited embryo transfers, replacement surrogate if needed, baby-born guarantee, extended insurance. |
| Premium VIP | $60,000 – $65,000 | Private VIP hospital, dedicated lawyer, concierge accommodation for intended parents, private driver. |
Add-ons priced separately
The following items are not in the base fee and apply to most international cases:
| Add-on | Range | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| PGT-A genetic testing | $2,500 – $4,000 | Strongly recommended over maternal age 35. |
| Donor eggs | $4,500 – $9,000 | Diminished ovarian reserve, gay male IPs, single fathers. |
| Donor sperm | $1,200 – $2,500 | Severe male-factor infertility or by choice. |
| Second embryo transfer | $3,500 – $5,000 | If first transfer does not result in pregnancy. |
| Twin pregnancy surcharge | $5,000 – $8,000 | Applied only if a twin pregnancy is confirmed. |
| Apostille and translations | $600 – $1,200 | Required for embassy processing of the birth certificate. |
| Intended-parent travel and accommodation | $3,000 – $8,000 | For two trips totalling 4–6 weeks in Ukraine across the program. |
Surrogate compensation — the largest single line item
Around half of the standard program fee goes to the surrogate in the form of fixed compensation ($18,000–$24,000), monthly allowance, medical insurance, maternity clothing, nutrition stipend and, where required, accommodation during the third trimester.
This is reviewed and audited by an independent attorney to ensure compliance with Ukrainian law and fair treatment. A program offering significantly lower surrogate compensation is a red flag — both ethically and practically (low compensation correlates with poor screening and higher drop-out rates).
Legal and administrative costs
Included in the base fee: tri-party notarised contract, Ukrainian birth certificate, transfer of custody. Priced separately: apostille, translations, consular fees charged by your home country embassy, and any jurisdiction-specific post-return administrative procedures (e.g. re-registration in your home country civil registry).
Hidden fees to watch for
A short checklist of traps that have caught real families in the past:
- “Additional medical costs” phrased vaguely without an enumerated cap.
- No C-section price upfront. Elective C-sections may be billed as an extra by some programs.
- NICU surcharges. Confirm in writing that the insurance covers NICU up to at least 14 days.
- Nanny fees post-birth. If you cannot travel immediately, some programs charge $80–$120/day for nanny care.
- Per-diem penalties if you arrive late for birth.
- Surrogate drop-out re-start fees. Confirm a replacement surrogate is included without additional charge in guaranteed-baby programs.
Militta contracts enumerate every possible additional charge in the “Schedule of Fees” before signing. If an agency won't do this, walk away.
Payment schedule and escrow
A typical Militta-partner payment schedule:
| Milestone | % of program fee |
|---|---|
| Contract signing / onboarding | 20% |
| IVF cycle start | 15% |
| Surrogate match confirmed | 15% |
| Confirmed fetal heartbeat | 10% |
| Trimester milestones (split) | 20% |
| Delivery and birth certificate | 20% |
All funds are held in a neutral third-party escrow account and released only against documented milestones. If a program fails to deliver (e.g. surrogate drops out without replacement), unused funds are returnable per the contract.
Three realistic 2026 budget examples
Actual figures from recent Militta cases (anonymised):
- Case A — Standard, own eggs, first transfer works: $39,900 program + $2,800 PGT-A + $900 apostille + $4,200 travel = $47,800.
- Case B — Guaranteed, own eggs, second transfer needed: $54,000 program (repeat transfer included) + $3,500 PGT-A + $1,000 apostille + $5,500 travel = $64,000.
- Case C — Standard, donor eggs, first transfer works: $42,000 program + $7,500 donor eggs + $3,500 PGT-A + $1,100 apostille + $4,800 travel = $58,900.
Why the cost of surrogacy in Ukraine has moved since 2024
Two drivers: inflation in medical, insurance and fuel costs inside Ukraine; and expanded security protocols (contingency delivery hospitals, evacuation insurance, duplicated documentation paths) that reputable programs now include by default. The headline standard tier has moved from roughly $35,000 in 2023 to $39,900 in 2026 — a modest real-terms increase.
How does it compare to other destinations?
| Destination | Starting from | Premium up to |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $39,900 | $65,000 |
| Georgia | $45,900 | $68,000 |
| Colombia | $69,000 | $89,000 |
| Mexico | $75,000 | $95,000 |
| USA | $135,000 | $210,000+ |
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