For many international prospective parents, the surrogacy cost in Kazakhstan seems more attractive with favorable legal structures for the procedure. In the past few decades, medical tourism has increased and demand for Assisted Reproductive Technologies such as IVF and Surrogacy has been on the rise.

However, all surrogacy costs must be bearable by the intended couples, and it is important to consider the ‘affordability’ factor and understand the various aspects such as legal complexity, agency involvement, and their role, surrogate reimbursement, etc. These are crucial key components that will make up the overall surrogacy cost in Kazakhstan. 

Through this article, we are emphasizing the need to understand the legal complexity and its associated financial cost for couples who want to embrace parenthood through surrogacy.

Understanding Surrogacy Options in Kazakhstan 

For infertile couples, surrogacy combines the effort of medical techniques with legal contracts, which enable them to have their biological child. Generally, this surrogacy method is known as ‘Third Party Reproduction’. 

Surrogacy involves a third-party woman (surrogate), who provides her consent to get impregnated through the IVF method and deliver the child for the intended couple. The whole procedure is considered quite complex, making it challenging for the surrogate and intended couples.   

Gestational Surrogacy

Gestational surrogacy is a form of surrogacy where IVF or artificial insemination, is used to form the embryo, where the surrogate doesn’t share her genetic material in the process.  

In this arrangement, the embryo (fertilized eggs) will be formed with the help of eggs & sperms, taken from intended partners, or taken from the donor programs. 

TInthis way, the intended couples will share the biological relation to their child while the surrogate will only substitute the pregnancy. 

However, gestational surrogacy is a legal practice in Kazakhstan, surrogacy is accessible to only heterosexual couples, whereas single and same-sex couples are prohibited from having access to surrogacy methods. Let’s see the full aspects of surrogacy regulations in Kazakhstan. 

Kazakhstan’s Surrogacy Law & Rules

Surrogacy is a completely legal method, and it’s accessible to the country’s citizens and international couples. Surrogacy (ART method), is regulated under the Family Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Marriage (Marriage) and Family”. 

Key Guidelines for Surrogacy- 

• All forms of surrogacy are allowed, i.e. Commercial and Altruistic forms; both are legal in the country. 
• The gestational type of surrogacy is the standard practice. 
• Married heterosexual couples are allowed and prove their medical necessity for the surrogacy method.
• Single Individuals and Homosexual couples are not allowed.
• The couples can opt for donor eggs and sperm. 
• International couples are also eligible for surrogacy in Kazakhstan.
• In the case of multiple pregnancies, the case will be settled based on mutual agreement between the contract parties.

Surrogate Mother:

According to article 56 of the Code, surrogate mothers will need to fulfill some requirements to be eligible for surrogacy. Here are the specific requirements:

• The surrogate mother should be 20-35 years of age. 
• Surrogate mothers should have their biological children. 
• Surrogates must possess good physical & mental health, as well as good health of reproductivity, which should be medically certified.
• The surrogate mother (if married) should provide notarized consent of her spouse for the process. 
• A surrogate doesn’t possess any rights to hand over the baby to another person. 
• The surrogate (if she has a job) will have to make mutual decisions regarding her work while carrying the pregnancy. It should be mentioned in the surrogacy contract. 

Parental Rights:

If we consider the most crucial aspect, ‘parental rights’, according to surrogacy regulations in Kazakhstan, surrogate mothers will have no legal rights over the child, whereas intended couples will be seen as the legal guardians of the child. And last, birth certificates will be issued in the name of the intended father. 

Legal Surrogacy Contract:

FTo maintainthe ethics and legality, surrogacy contracts would be maintained on a mandatory basis. Both the surrogate contract parties, i.e., the intended couple and the surrogate mother, must sign the legal contract documents. 

The contract will include a wide range of provisions such as roles & responsibilities of both contract parties, expectations and obligations regarding the procedure, listed all medical procedures (to be used), all the compensation & monetary benefits to the surrogate, custom the dy of the child (after delivery) and parental rights matter, etc. 

While it is certain that Kazakhstan does have clear reproductive laws, it is extremely favorable for the intended couples while protecting the surrogate’s rights as well. However, prospective parents need to consult a legal professional who has a specialization in reproductive and family laws. They will help in carefully drafting the surrogacy contracts and getting all the necessary legal approvals in the country. 

Kazakhstan’s Surrogacy Process

The surrogacy process commonly involves these stages:

1. First Meeting with Fertility Experts

This will be your first meeting with experts of any specific fertility clinic of your choice. In this session, you will be counseled and informed about the surrogacy procedure. 

2. Finding & Matching a Suitable Surrogate 

A surrogacy agency will help you out with finding a good surrogate match, keeping in mind your preferences. She will also be counseled like you. She will also be diagnosed with several physical, mental, and reproductive tests. 

3. Notarized Surrogacy Contract

Every surrogacy procedure is incomplete without the notarized surrogacy contract, which is generally a detailed legal agreement, outlining the roles & responsibilities (of both parties), expectations, and compensation provision for the surrogate pregnancy. 

The contract also terms the rights, including the pregnancy termination rights (the before implantation procedure), usually outlined in the presence of legal professionals representing both parties. 

4. Collecting Egg & Sperm Cells

It is a crucial stage before the IVF stage. Both intended partners will reproduce their reproductive cells, i.e. egg & sperm. The multiple egg cells will be matured & collected through the ovarian stimulation method & retrieved from the ovaries. On the other side, the male partner will be asked to ejaculate semen samples for itsanalysisd selection the mostviablee sperm cells to fertilize the eggs. 

5. Performing IVF & Embryo Placement 

Fertility experts will use the In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) method to create multiple embryos (fertilized eggs) under the guidance of IVF experts. However, for better efficiency & successful outcomes, a wide range of IVF programs will be used, such as IVF with ICSI, IUI, IVF with FET, IVF with Donor eggs, etc. 

These embryos will be cultured until the stage of the blastocyst, which takes 5-6 days to reach after fertilization. Fertility experts will then transfer embryos (1 or 2 in a single attempt) for implantation into the surrogate’s uterus. 

(It is important that sometimes multiple IVF attempts will be required. Consult this on a prior basis with your surrogate.)

6. Surrogate Pregnancy Confirmation

A surrogate’s pregnancy will be confirmed by conducting the beta-hCG blood tests, the high results will testify to the pregnancy confirmation.

She will undergo complete care until the matured pregnancy, frequent medical appointments monitoring the child’s growth, and providing necessary maternity care & medical guidance. 

7. Newborn’s Arrival & Parental Rights

The surrogate will deliver your newborn child with either normal or C-section delivery. As per the contract terms, she needs to terminate & transfer her parental rights over the child, while the intended parents need to establish their parental rights & complete the necessary legal procedures. 

That’s how, with the help of legal & medical guidance, it is possible to turn the dream of infertile couples into their reality of parenthood. 

Surrogacy Cost in Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, the average surrogacy cost ranges between $55,000 and $75,000. However, the overall cost for the surrogacy method will entirely depend on the specific program offerings of the fertility clinic, which differs based on the offered ART services, State-of-the-Art infrastructure, success rates, etc.

Surrogacy Cost Comparison Across Major Cities of Kazakhstan

Surrogacy Expenses Across Kazakhstan’s Cities	Cost ($)
Surrogacy Cost in Almaty	$60,000 – $75,000
Surrogacy Cost in Karagandy	$55,000 – $70,000
Surrogacy Cost in Nur Sultan	$58,000 – $73,000
Surrogacy Cost in Kostanay	$52,000 – $67,000
Surrogacy Cost in Aktau	$59,000 – $71,000
Surrogacy Cost in Shymkent	$60,000 – $75,000
Surrogacy Cost in Taraz	$52,000 – $70,000

Surrogacy Cost Comparison of Kazakhstan Relatively to Major Developed Nations 

Surrogacy Cost in Developed Nations	Cost (US $)
Surrogacy Cost in Kazakhstan	$50,000 – $80,000
Surrogacy Cost in the United Kingdom (UK)	$110,000 – $170,000
Surrogacy Cost in Georgia	$50,000 – $85,000
Surrogacy Cost in Russia	$35,000 – $73,000
Surrogacy Cost in United Kingdom (UK)	$65,000 – $90,000

Surrogacy Cost Breakup

Due to the non-availability of factual sources of information, we are going to provide you the estimated cost breakups, so that you will understand it, is extremely helpful in financial management. 

Surrogacy Financial Breakdown	Estimated Cost Breakup in ($)	Includes (Can Differs Based on Individual Cases)
Surrogate Fee	$15,000 – $25,000	This will include the IVF procedure, hormonal medications, ultrasounds, medical checkups, consultations, etc.
IVF & All Medical Services Expenses (per cycle)	$12,000 – $18,000	This will include the expenses of guidance of legal professionals in the matter of child custody & parental rights, drafting & maintaining contract agreement, etc.
Legal Expenses	$5,000 – $10,000	This will include fees charged by the surrogacy agency for finding & matching surrogates, making required procedure coordination & administrative roles, etc.
Administrative Charges by Agency	$7,000 – $14,000	This will include the charges for the medical services using the appropriate infrastructure, technology & equipment charges, fertility experts fees, etc.
Fertility Clinic Fees	$10,000 – $17,000	This will be going to include the charges for the medical services using the appropriate infrastructure, technology & equipment charges, and fertility experts fees, etc.
Additional Support of ART Techs	$12,000 – $20,000	This will include the charges for the medical services using the appropriate infrastructure, technology & equipment charges, fertility experts fees, etc.

Factors Affecting Surrogacy Cost in Kazakhstan

However, all costs are the responsibility of the intended couples, and due to this, it is extremely important to understand the factors that can affect the overall cost of surrogacy in Kazakhstan. 

1. Surrogate complete Reimbursement (depends on individuality)
2. The Number of IVF Cycles Required for Successful Surrogate Pregnancy
3. Fertility Clinic- Reputation, Offered Infrastructure & Equipment, Highly Qualified Experts & Offered wide range of ART techs & programs
4. Requirement of Donor Programs for using donor eggs, sperm, or even embryos.
5. The requirement of adding more ART techs for an extremely customized treatment plan
6. The complexity of reproductive laws & Fees of legal Professionals’ representation to each contracting party.

Why Med Fertility Center Kazakhstan’ Could Be Your Best & Affordable Choice for Surrogacy?

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Here’s why you should trust us for your infertility treatments, especially for IVF & Surrogacy:

1. We have over 30 years in the infertility treatment field.
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3. We have the compassion to blend cutting-edge medical science with compassionate care & solution care. 
4. We have provided guidance to over 2,500 successful IVF pregnancies.
5. We also understand that ‘love is for everyone’; that’s why we offer surrogacy & IVF to the LGBTQ community. 

We facilitate the proper guidance throughout the journey for you to create the family you have envisioned. Reach out to our website to know more, https://medfertility.com/. 

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Conclusion

This article has helped you to provide important information regarding the surrogacy cost in Kazakhstan. Besides the costing aspects, we have also covered the legal structures, requirements for both intended couples & eligibility, and the important role of surrogacy contracts. 

It is overall concluded that ‘surrogacy in Kazakhstan’ is one of the most favorable to intended couples in terms of easy accessibility of medical advancements of ART techs and favorable surrogacy regulations & custody rights. It is to be considered the best among other European Nations.  

Be convinced, then start planning while considering financial management.

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