Surrogacy: legal rights of parents and surrogates
Children born outside the UK
If your surrogate gives birth abroad, you can only apply for a parental order if you and your partner are living in the UK.
If the child is not a UK or EU national, they will need a visa to enter the UK during this process.
Using a surrogate abroad can be complicated because different countries have different rules. You may want to get legal advice or contact The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority for more information.
You can also read about returning to the UK with your child.