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China

Surrogacy Insights In China, there are no rules prohibiting surrogacy, but fines may be enforced for medical professionals. There are no criminal penalties.   Despite the lack of legislation, it is...

Chile

Surrogacy Insights   Traditional values deeply influence societal values in Chile.  Despite the separation of church and state, the Catholic Church maintains a notable influence on Chilean society. ...

Brazil

Surrogacy Insights   Guidelines were issued to govern surrogacy in 2010 and updated in 2015, permitting uncompensated surrogacy arrangements. The surrogate must be a relative (permitted up to the...

Bolivia

Surrogacy Insights   Surrogacy remains unregulated in Bolivia, as the country lacks specific laws governing the practice. In 2001, a proposed bill intended to legalize surrogacy was introduced but...

Armenia

Surrogacy Insights   As of May 2025, surrogacy in Armenia remains legal and continues to be a viable option for international intended parents. Recent legislative updates have expanded access and...

Argentina

Surrogacy Insights   Argentina’s role as a surrogacy destination is undergoing intense scrutiny as the country grapples with the consequences of unregulated practices, legal challenges, and ethical...

Albania

Surrogacy Insights   Albania is sometimes promoted online as an accessible and affordable surrogacy destination.  However, surrogacy in Albania is not governed by a comprehensive or explicit legal...

Nicaragua

Surrogacy Insights   Niguragua has no laws prohibiting surrogacy and no laws that permit the practice of surrogacy.  The absence of specific surrogacy laws poses considerable challenges for...

Nigeria

Surrogacy Insights   Surrogacy in Nigeria has long existed in a legal grey area, governed by informal contracts and private, unregulated arrangements.  In April 2025, the landscape began to shift with...