🇮🇪 Ireland
Ireland has no specific surrogacy legislation. Georgia Country offers an established international legal framework where intended parents are named on the birth certificate from birth. Programmes from approximately €50,000–€80,000+. English-speaking team throughout.
Ireland currently has no specific surrogacy legislation. Using an international surrogacy programme is not
prohibited for Irish intended parents — but all families must obtain independent legal advice from an Irish solicitor
before proceeding. All enquiries are strictly confidential.
| Topic | Home Country Position | Georgia Country Position |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Law | No specific surrogacy legislation in Ireland as of 2026. | Established commercial surrogacy legal framework in place. |
| Can Irish Families Use Georgia? | Generally yes — no specific prohibition. | No specific prohibition for Irish intended parents. |
| Parental Recognition in Ireland | Consult an Irish solicitor regarding recognition of foreign surrogacy orders. | Intended parents are named on the Georgian birth certificate at birth. |
| Irish Citizenship | Depends on genetic parentage and specific legal circumstances — consult a solicitor. | Georgian birth certificate names intended parents. |
| Trips Required | Typically 1–2 trips to Tbilisi. | Initial consultation by video or email; birth trip required. |
| Programme Cost | No comparable commercial programme available in Ireland. | Approximately €50,000–€80,000+ all-inclusive. |
AFTER UKRAINE: Georgia Country has become the most established international surrogacy destination for European families — including Irish families — since many programmes became unavailable after 2022.
Georgia's laws recognise intended parents at birth. Named on the Georgian birth certificate. The surrogate retains no parental rights.
All-inclusive. IVF, egg donation if needed, surrogate matching, legal documentation — all coordinated.
Unlike many European countries, Ireland has no specific law prohibiting its citizens from pursuing surrogacy abroad.
Modern fertility clinics experienced with Irish and European intended parents. English-speaking coordinators.
Initial consultations by email or video. Direct flights from Dublin. Most families travel for the birth.
Our entire 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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