| Topic | Canada Position | Georgia Country Position |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic law | Altruistic surrogacy is permitted in Canada. Paying a surrogate beyond allowable reimbursements is prohibited under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA). | Established legal framework for eligible international intended parents as of 2026. |
| Can Canadian families use Georgia? | Generally Yes | Many Canadian families have pursued surrogacy programmes in Georgia Country. |
| Parental recognition | Parentage recognition and documentation requirements vary by province and individual circumstances. | Intended parents are named on the Georgian birth certificate from birth under local law. |
| Canadian citizenship | Citizenship, passport, and travel documentation requirements depend on individual circumstances. Independent Canadian legal advice is recommended. | Georgian birth certificate names the intended parents; Canadian citizenship and travel documents are a separate process. |
| Trips required | International travel required for programme participation and post-birth documentation. | Video consultations available; travel typically required for embryo transfer and birth arrangements. |
| Programme cost | Commercial surrogacy is not available in Canada. | Programmes typically range from approximately CAD $80,000–$120,000+. |
Georgia's laws recognise intended parents at birth. Named on the Georgian birth certificate. The surrogate has no parental rights.
All-inclusive. Significantly lower than any equivalent commercial programme available to Canadian families internationally.
Modern fertility clinics experienced with Canadian intended parents. English-speaking coordinators throughout.
Video consultations available. Most Canadian families travel to Tbilisi for the birth and documentation.
We provide guidance on the Canadian parental order process. Your Canadian solicitor handles the formal Court application.
Our entire coordination team operates in English. 24-hour email response. WhatsApp available.
Our English-speaking team responds within 24 hours. No obligation. Strictly confidential.
All enquiries are treated as strictly confidential. We never share your information.
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