At this stage, intended parents proceed with a medical consultation, during which a licensed physician evaluates the case and initiates the preparation of the required medical documentation.

All supporting medical reports are compiled and formalized by the treating doctor in accordance with the Abu Dhabi regulatory framework. Since surrogacy is permitted only for medical indications, each case must be properly documented, medically justified, and prepared for submission.

This step covers two areas that are frequently underestimated by international intended parents.

First is logistics, including embryo transportation where embryos were created outside the UAE. Abu Dhabi law allows embryos created abroad to be used under a key condition: the medical tests completed by the parents before embryo creation must comply with the DoH Abu Dhabi list, and the embryo must be created entirely from the biological material of the intended parents.

Second is consulate planning. Intended parents are advised to consult their consulate early because post birth exit documents depend on home country requirements. This early planning reduces uncertainty later, especially when families need to align documentation with consular expectations.

Abu Dhabi programs cannot be launched remotely. Intended parents must be physically present in person during the initial stages, and this is where that requirement is applied.

This usually includes the intended parents attending a personal visit with the doctor at the start of the program, after earlier online consultations have been completed. Being present is part of how the Abu Dhabi system maintains control, verification, and documented consent.

After the surrogate is selected and completes all required medical evaluations, her case is submitted to the Department of Health (DoH) for review and approval. A notarized surrogacy agreement is signed and submitted to the DoH along with the complete medical and documentation file.

Once approved, the program moves to embryo transfer preparation, including medical coordination, treatment planning, and synchronization under the clinic’s protocol. All procedures must be performed in licensed hospitals under strict regulatory supervision, followed by embryo transfer and ongoing pregnancy monitoring.

Mandatory medical insurance for the surrogate – covering transfer, pregnancy, and delivery costs – is arranged and paid by the intended parents. Required screenings and consultations, including infectious and genetic testing and a psychological assessment with signed consent, are also completed in line with regulations.

After delivery, intended parents move into formal registration and documentation collection.

The source material states that after the child is born, the intended parents are listed on the birth certificate and the surrogate legally waives all rights. The child is registered based on the notarized agreement.

This stage includes collecting hospital records and attaching copies of the notarized agreement as part of the registration file. It is also where accuracy becomes critical because registration is based on verified documentation.