Surrogacy in Ukraine Laws Explained (2026): Who Qualifies, Legal Requirements & Baby Exit Process

Is surrogacy in Ukraine legal — and who qualifies for the program?In this episode, Maria Feekes speaks with experienced attorney Oksana Lutsenko to explain surrogacy laws in Ukraine, including eligibility requirements, legal parentage, and the process of bringing your baby home after birth.If you’re researching:is surrogacy legal in Ukraine for foreignerswho qualifies for surrogacy in Ukraine (legal requirements)surrogacy laws Ukraine birth certificate parents’ rightsgenetic link requirements for Ukraine surrogacyUkraine surrogacy exit process and embassy timeline— this episode provides clear, experience-based answers.Oksana explains:How surrogacy laws in Ukraine work and why the legal framework is considered one of the most structured internationallyWho qualifies for surrogacy, including medical criteria and marriage requirements for intended parentsHow birth certificates are issued in Ukraine, with intended parents listed and no mention of the surrogateThe role of genetic link requirements in establishing legal parentageThe full exit process, including embassy procedures, documentation, and how long it takes to bring your baby homeThis is a practical legal guide to surrogacy in Ukraine, designed to help intended parents understand the process before starting their journey.If you are considering international surrogacy in Ukraine, this episode will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.KEY TOPICSSurrogacy laws in Ukraine: who qualifies and why legal clarity matters [00:02:01]Surrogacy requirements in Ukraine: medical criteria and marriage rules [00:03:09]Birth certificate in Ukraine surrogacy: parents’ rights and no surrogate listed [00:06:08]Genetic link requirement in Ukraine surrogacy and legal parentage [00:08:05]Ukraine surrogacy exit process: embassy steps and timeline to bring baby home [00:13:00]About Oksana Lutsenko:Ukrainian lawyer with more than 10 years of professional experience in the field of assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy law. Since 2014, she has been providing legal support for international and domestic surrogacy programs, including contract drafting, parental rights documentation, coordination with clinics and agencies, and guidance on Ukrainian family and reproductive legislation. Our guest, Oksana Lutsenko, can be reached at:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oklutsenko/Your host, Maria Feekes, can be found online at:Website: smartpathfertilityintl.comWebsite: mariafeekes.comFacebook: facebook.com/mariafeekesInstagram: instagram.com/mariafeekesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/