Surrogacy in the Czech Republic: New Rules from 2026
Since surrogacy in the Czech Republic is not possible, many couples are looking for a reliable alternative.
- Legal Amendments: Surrogacy in the Czech Republic is only possible for female citizens.
- Czech Surrogacy: Legal Situation Before the Law Changes
- Reliable and Affordable Surrogacy Programs
- Permanent Residence Permit (PR)
- "Social contacts" are more important than biological contacts.
- Financial monitoring over 2 years
- Blacklist of Clinics and Agencies
As of July 1, 2026, the regulations on surrogacy in the Czech Republic will change. The final version of the law introduces several restrictions for the process. The Feskov Human Reproduction Group has compiled comprehensive information on this topic and selected alternatives for intended parents interested in surrogacy in the Czech Republic.
Legal Amendments: Surrogacy in the Czech Republic is only possible for female citizens.
The updated provisions clearly define all the conditions for providing the service. For foreign citizens seeking surrogacy in the Czech Republic, the most complex requirement is now the following:
Permanent Residence Permit (PR)
The law requires Czech citizenship or permanent residence (Trvalý pobyt) for at least three years at the start of the program. Refugees with temporary protection (Strpění) are not eligible for surrogacy in the Czech Republic. Likewise, it is not available to Czech surrogates if you have not lived in the Czech Republic for at least three years.
The changes also affected the principle of establishing kinship for a surrogate-born child in the Czech Republic:
"Social contacts" are more important than biological contacts.
Even with a one hundred percent genetic match with the biological parents, a Czech court can refuse to legalize the child if the couple does not plan to live permanently in the Czech Republic. A specially appointed state guardian (OSPOD) now regulates the kinship procedure.
Court fee 150,000 CZK
A special court fee of approx. 6,000 € was introduced for foreign couples without permanent residence (or with less than three years of residence). This fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected. This measure represents a prohibitive barrier for surrogacy in the Czech Republic and deters couples seeking court recognition of their relationship.
Changes are also being introduced for Czech surrogates:
Financial monitoring over 2 years
Banks are obliged to monitor the accounts of the surrogate mother in the Czech Republic for two years after the birth. The anti-money laundering system flags suspicious transfers as "proceeds of human trafficking."
Furthermore, if your surrogate mother came to the Czech Republic as a citizen of a country involved in a military conflict or in an economic crisis, the public prosecutor's office will classify her as a "person in a vulnerable situation." This turns the contract for carrying a child into exploitation of vulnerable persons and thus into criminal proceedings.
Blacklist of Clinics and Agencies
The Czech Ministry of the Interior has created a register of foreign clinics offering surrogacy services in the Czech Republic. If a clinic is on this list, couples applying through that clinic will automatically be denied legalization of the marriage/partnership, and the case will be reported to the police.
FROM July 1, 2026, surrogacy in the Czech Republic will be practically impossible for foreign citizens. A birth in the Czech Republic with the aim of obtaining a Czech birth certificate through the Czech surrogacy program will no longer be a realistic option.
Czech Surrogacy: Legal Situation Before the Law Changes
To allow a comparison, let's look at how surrogacy in the Czech Republic worked before the legal changes.
Until 2026, only non-commercial surrogacy was permitted in the Czech Republic. Only the reimbursement of reasonable expenses during pregnancy (food, transport, medical treatments) was allowed.
Legally, a surrogate mother in the Czech Republic had undeniable parental rights to the child she was carrying and the child she gave birth to. Theoretically, she could change her mind and keep the child; in this case, the court would rule entirely in her favor. However, no one was obliged to reimburse the parents for the expenses incurred.
Thus, the transaction between parents and a surrogate mother in the Czech Republic was only completely safe for the surrogate mother.
From 2026, these risks will be further exacerbated by legal restrictions, making surrogacy in the Czech Republic practically impossible for foreigners. However, there are various ways to ensure happy parenthood. We present the best of these to you below.
Reliable and Affordable Surrogacy Programs
The main advantage of surrogacy programs in the Czech Republic was the lower cost compared to other European countries, as well as the excellent medical care. However, in the Czech Republic, neither surrogates nor the service itself are available. The solution is to find a similar service in another country at a lower cost. Let's consider the selection criteria:
- The legislation is stable and favorable for biological parents;
- There is no risk of the surrogate refusing to hand over the child;
- Transparent legal process without "surprises";
- Fast document processing (not months, but weeks).
Based on these criteria, the birth programs of the Feskov Human Reproduction Group represent a sensible alternative to surrogacy in Greece and Ukraine. Why Hybrid Programs are the Best Alternative to Surrogacy in the Czech Republic
Since surrogacy in the Czech Republic is not possible, many couples are looking for a reliable alternative. This is why our hybrid programs are the optimal solution:
- Available for couples and single women.
- The parental rights of the intended parents remain secured until the birth of the child (this was not the case with surrogacy in the Czech Republic).
- The surrogate does not have the option to keep the child herself.
- The legalization period for a newborn is 2-3 weeks.
- Birth certificate in EU countries.
- Fixed price with a guarantee of the birth of a healthy child.
- No recurring payments or hidden fees.
- A huge database of surrogates and egg donors, including exotic phenotypes.
- The compensation for the surrogate is included in the program costs.
- The possibility of becoming parents without having to visit Ukraine, through cryotransport of eggs and sperm.
A hybrid program with a medical component in Ukraine (selection of a surrogate, preparation for IVF, and embryo transfer) is necessary so that you can start the program immediately after signing the contract. Surrogacy programs are completely legal and supported at the state level in this country. The hybrid format allows you to start the program in Ukraine and have your child in Greece, Ukraine, Armenia, or any other country of your choice.
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Is surrogacy legal in the Czech Republic?
read moreAccording to the current legislation of the Czech Republic, the realisation of surrogacy in the Czech Republic is not prohibited or regulated by the Law. Therefore, according to the Civil Code, the registration of the birth of a child born as a result of surrogacy is carried out according to the general rules. There is also a restriction prohibiting commercial basis for surrogacy. In our programs, participation takes place within the framework of the altruistic intentions of the surrogate mother. There is no financial gain for the surrogate mother, therefore we strictly fulfil the requirements of the current legislation of the Czech Republic.After delivery, will I have to deceive the Czech authorities that the surrogate mother is my woman/mistress/we are in a relationship with her, thus hiding the surrogacy?
read moreNo. We are against deception. And it is not necessary. In Czech law, a child born to a genetic mother or born to a surrogate mother is registered in the same way. The following persons are recognized by the Czech state authority (Matrika): the woman who gave birth to the child and the father. The father confirms his paternity before the state authorities in the presence of a court interpreter. Nobody here is interested in your relationship with each other. There is the fact of the birth of a child, which must be registered and documented solely on the basis of the only law in force - the Czech Civil Code.Will I have problems with the law after giving birth in the Czech Republic or after returning to my country?
read moreNo. You cannot have any problems. Recognition of paternity and state registration of the child's birth are carried out strictly according to the current legislation of the Czech Republic. You receive a birth certificate (rodný list). The surrogate mother signs an application and a power of attorney at a Czech notary, which will allow you to return home and register the child with your state authorities without any problems. After registering the birth of the child in your country of citizenship, you can begin the process of a simplified adoption of the child by the wife of the child's legal father. To do this, you will have all the necessary surrogate documents and notarised statements waiving any maternal rights and custody of the child. You will also have your DNA analysis as part of our package fulfilment.Commercial surrogacy is prohibited in the Czech Republic. Will I have to lie to the authorities and say that it was non-commercial surrogacy?
read moreThe implementation of the surrogacy program in the Czech Republic is non-commercial in relation to you and the surrogate mother. In other words, by concluding a contract with you, the Clinic assumes full responsibility for financial compensation for the special condition of the woman carrying the pregnancy. You, for your part, do not pay anything to the woman carrying the pregnancy for you, as it is all included in the total cost of your health care package.Is it possible to participate in a partner birth in the Czech Republic?
read moreYes, it is possible. You should take into account that there may be a current influence of the epidemiological situation or obstetric situation. But in general there are no obstacles. For the maternity hospital it is just another labour, where there is a woman giving birth to a child in the delivery room and you as the father of this child are next to her. It is important to add that the internal regulations of the maternity hospital stipulate that only one person can be present at the birth. In this regard, we always recommend to potential parents to have a Czech pregnancy coordinator present at the birth, because the surrogate mother does not know the Czech language, so his support and knowledge of the language will greatly help a comfortable labour and birth in general, from the psycho-emotional side.How does your surrogacy program with childbirth in the Czech Republic differ from similar programs in Albania, Mexico, Colombia, for example for a single father?
read moreOur surrogacy program with birth in the Czech Republic has a fixed cost. It is carried out with the full legality of the legal process and with the receipt of European-type documents. But surrogacy in Colombia, Mexico or Albania is carried out in the complete absence of the law regulating surrogacy in the country of the program. Just as in the Czech Republic, the genetic father and surrogate mother are listed on the child's birth certificate. On the plus side, there may be a more convenient location and the sea. However, in terms of logistics and legal solutions - the European Union is the most successful location. After all, documents from a European country will be successfully accepted in the state authorities of any EU country. In addition, diplomatic missions are located in the Czech Republic. If you are an EU citizen, you do not need to go to an embassy. You immediately come to your home and start receiving national documents of your country. For citizens of other countries, the Czech Republic is home to diplomatic missions of almost every country in the world.Can a homosexual couple benefit from such a program?
read moreTechnically it is possible. However, there are a number of restrictions in the conditions of the medical part of the programs. Therefore, taking this into account, as well as to ensure special conditions for the support of such programs, we cannot offer the service to same-sex couples at the moment. We are only able to work with heterosexual couples in official or civil marriages, as well as single (individual) parents. We hope that everyone will find themselves and their family with us, taking into account the framework in which we can work and give happiness.Was there Spaniel operation and is it true that Feskov and his doctors were arrested?
read moreThere was such an investigation. In the course of it, with the consent of those involved, more than 1000 DNA tests were carried out on the parents, children and surrogate mums. In all cases, without exception, it was confirmed that the parents and children were related and that there was no genetic link to the surrogate mothers. This operation was initiated by the Czech Pirate Party ‘Česká pirátská strana, Piráti’ (represented by Olga Rizterova), who wanted to make some PR for herself. The party activists found like-minded people in Ukraine. But after all the DNA tests, their project failed miserably. Millions of euros of European taxpayers were spent. After failed provocations in Ukraine and unsuccessful pressure on our group of clinics in the media space, this operation was stopped. At the initial stage of this investigation, some unscrupulous agencies tried to earn ‘points’ on the hype, providing distorted information and reprinting rumours from each other. Therefore, our group of clinics is already preparing claims to protect the good name of our company. This investigation has only further confirmed the legitimate and transparent work of our group of clinics, as well as the high standards of medicine and full compliance with ethical norms.Has the legislation on surrogacy changed in the Czech Republic?
read moreAs of today, the Czech authorities have not adopted a law regulating surrogacy, the bill has been under consideration for a long period of time. The representatives of the Czech parliament and the working committee do not have a clear idea of how surrogacy should be regulated and the practical implementation of the process itself. Our group of clinics is successfully working within the current legislation. If the bill comes into force, you will be offered to give birth in another country without recalculation of finances.Does the package include a set of documents necessary for obtaining nationality and other questions on legalisation of the child in the country of my citizenship?
read moreStarting in packages from the class VIP Advanced, Deluxe, all necessary documents from the Ukrainian side, from the side of services in the Czech Republic are provided at your request, as well as with coordination with your lawyer, we organise notarial translation, apostille, facilitate and help the surrogate mother properly draw up, sign, notarise and send you these documents.
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