Comparison table
International Surrogacy at a Glance
| Country | Medical Standards | Process Speed | Legal Framework | Cost (USD) | Return Complexity | LGBT Access | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (reference) | Excellent | Very Slow | Legalised | $40k–$70k | N/A | ✓ | Yellow |
| Colombia | Excellent | Fast | Established | $60k–$75k | Easy | ✓ | Green |
| Canada | Excellent | Moderate | Legalised | $80k–$110k | Easy | ✓ | Green |
| USA | Outstanding | Fast | Legalised (state) | $100k–$200k+ | Easy | ✓ | Yellow |
| Mexico | Good | Moderate | Limited / Unstable | $80k–$100k | Moderate | ~ | Yellow |
| Cyprus (North) | Good | Fast | Limited | $80k–$140k+ | Difficult | ~ | Yellow |
| Armenia | Good | Fast | Legalised† | $40k–$50k | Moderate | ✗ / ~ | Yellow |
| Argentina | Good | Moderate | Unstable | $60k–$80k | Extremely Difficult | ✓ | Red |
| Greece | Excellent | Slow | Legalised | $50k–$85k | Easy* | ✗ | Red |
| Georgia | Good | Fast | Deteriorating | $40k–$70k | Difficult | ✗ | Red |
| Albania | Variable | Fast | Limited | $30k–$110k+ | Difficult | ~ | Red |
| Column | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Medical Standards | Clinical and ethical quality of fertility and obstetric care.Outstanding / ExcellentGoodVariable / Poor |
| Process Speed | Estimated journey timeline from intake to return.Fast (12–18 months)Moderate (18–24 months)Slow (24+ months) |
| Legal Framework | Clarity and reliability of legal protections.Legalised / EstablishedLimited / UnstableDeteriorating / Undefined |
| Cost (USD) | Total journey cost estimate (agency, surrogate, legal).Under $75k$75k–$110kOver $110k |
| Return Complexity | Ease of bringing baby home (e.g. passport, citizenship).EasyModerateDifficultExtremely DifficultN/A (UK only) |
| LGBT Access | Whether LGBT intended parents can legally pursue surrogacy.✓ Permitted~ Unclear or mixed✗ Not permitted |
| Overall Rating | Holistic quality and risk score based on all categories.Green = RecommendedYellow = CautionRed = High risk or major barriers |
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