Surrogacy overseas
Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
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Seeking independent legal advice
International surrogacy is a complex area. The process to bring your child or children to the UK after birth can be long and complicated. If you are considering surrogacy in a foreign country you are strongly advised to seek specialist independent legal advice both in the UK and in the other country before making any arrangements.
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Further guidance
You can read further detailed guidance on overseas surrogacy, produced in partnership with Cambridge Family Law for:
Contact the FCDO
You can contact the nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate, or the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London (24 hours a day) on 020 7008 5000 for advice. Read the privacy notice on how the FCDO will process your data.
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Updates to this page
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Updated the guidance in section 3, how to bring your surrogate child born abroad to the UK.
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