Surrogacy: questions before committing

Eligibility & contracting

• Which current rules apply to our citizenship, residence, medical circumstances and family situation?
• Are there restrictions on recruitment, matching, contracting or cross-border arrangements?
• Who are the actual parties to each agreement, and which law governs it?
• Who represents each party independently and explains consent?

Clinical care & responsibilities

• Which licensed medical institution is responsible for treatment and pregnancy care?
• How are informed consent, independent advice and the surrogate’s welfare protected?
• Who makes clinical decisions and pays for complications and postpartum care?
• How are records, expenses and agreed payments documented?

Parentage, nationality & travel

• Who will be recorded as the legal parents locally, and on what basis?
• How does the home jurisdiction recognise that parentage?
• What evidence is required to establish the child’s nationality?
• Which authority issues a passport or travel document, and what consents are needed?
• What happens if registration, recognition or travel documents are delayed?

Policy changes & documents

• What happens if rules change after a contract is signed or during treatment?
• Are there verified transitional provisions, or is this an unresolved question?
• How are suspension, refunds, continuity of care and records handled?
• Can every important statement be supported by current written advice or an official source?

Keep medical availability, contractual rights and nationality or immigration advice separate. A coordinator’s verbal assurance should not substitute for confirmation by the responsible professional or authority.