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Many people dream of having a child, but for those who face infertility or other challenges, surrogacy has given them an option for a route to parenthood. Nepal used to be a country that stood out offering affordable fertility options and modern medical support. However, the story of surrogacy in Nepal has shifted in its legal position that have left many intended parents unsure where they stand. Over the last decade, Nepal has emerged as being an interesting country during discussions about international surrogacy, mainly because of its brief period of popularity and ban.
This guide will help you understand surrogacy, how Nepal approached it in the past, the current legal situation, the costs that once applied, and what families need to know if they are considering the path in this country.
Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproductive technology (ART), it is a medical arrangement between a surrogate mother, sometimes referred to as a gestational carrier, and intended parents. A surrogate is a woman who carries and gives birth to a child on behalf of others. There are two main types of surrogacy, traditional or gestational. Each of these have different aspects, traditional surrogacy is when the surrogate will use her own egg which is fertilized with sperm from an intended father or a donor through insemination. Gestational surrogacy is the more common form used today, this is when an embryo will be created using in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The eggs and sperm will come from the intended parents or donors, if allowed in a country, and transferred to a surrogate mothers uterus. This form separates the biological link the surrogate would have, making the legal process of establishing parenthood clearer.
There are two other types of surrogacy to consider, altruistic and commercial surrogacy. Altruistic surrogacy is when a woman will carry a child without receiving payment beyond the pregnancy related costs, but in commercial surrogacy, a surrogate will receive compensation for her time and commitment.
Each country has different rules and regulations and it’s important to look into the country of your choice before you start the process.
Although surrogacy services have changed dramatically since 2016, it’s important to understand how surrogacy in Nepal is governed. Up until this point, the country was listed as one of the top surrogacy destinations because of its relatively low costs, surrogacy experts, and a modern surrogacy clinic in Nepal options. However, LGBTQ+ surrogacy in Nepal was never clearly addressed, even though Katmandu surrogacy centres along with other cities were attracting intended parents to travel there to create a family through surrogacy arrangements, there wasn’t assurance for the LGBTQ+ community.
However, the changes in the legality in Nepal came after there were concerns raised about a woman’s rights, surrogacy facilities, and the lack of a clear legal procedure. On top of this, the Supreme Court of Nepal issued a ruling that banned commercial surrogacy programmes at the destination for surrogacy.
Now in Nepal in 2025, surrogacy is still governed by these restrictions. It’s not legal for foreign nationals or Nepalese citizens, regardless of their relationship status, to be permitted to pursue surrogacy in the country. Furthermore, it’s unclear whether altruistic surrogacy is allowed and remains ambiguous in the Nepali law.
Although surrogacy is illegal, Nepal offers IVF treatment, and fertility clinics continue to offer fertility treatment, but the option of having a surrogate mother in Nepal is no longer possible. Intended mothers and fathers can’t enter a surrogacy agreement, and there is no recognised legal documentation to transfer the parental rights when a child is born through surrogacy. If fertility clinics in Nepal are offering surrogacy, they are doing so illegally.
Intended parents are highly advised to seek out surrogacy in other countries where there are clear legal frameworks.
We know this is a significant decision that requires time. That’s why your first consultation with us is a pressure-free conversation, not a sales call.
Although surrogacy isn’t permitted in Nepal, it helps to understand how the surrogacy process in Nepal, typically worked previously as well as in other countries.
Most countries follow a standard step by step process where there are clear legal frameworks, and the following will give you an idea of how it works.
The first step is to have a consultation with a fertility clinic or surrogacy agency whereby everything from the medical procedures to the contract will be discussed. Next the medical and psychological screening will be conducted for both the intended parents and the surrogate mother to ensure they are all ready for the process to commence. Then the embryo creation will take place via an IVF process using either the intended parents’ genetic materials or a donor egg and sperm, if donors are allowed in the country chosen. Prior to the embryo transfer to the surrogate’s uterus, the surrogate will undergo hormonal treatment to prep her body, and then doctors will inseminate the embryo. Throughout the pregnancy there will be doctors and fertility experts who will monitor the process. Finally, when the baby was born in a hospital in Nepal, the legal documents and procedures would have taken place to transfer the parental rights. However, in countries where the legislation is clear, the legalities are sometimes confirmed prior to the birth of the baby, and the parents are automatically stated on the birth certificate.
Agreements were once at the centre of the process in Nepal, but these contracts are no longer enforceable in the country. In other countries, the contracts detail the responsibilities of the surrogate, the role of the intended parents, medical decisions, and financial aspects such as the surrogate mothers compensation and legal fees.
Role of Agencies
Surrogacy agencies used to play an important role and provided services in Nepal like matching surrogates and intended parents, but since the ban was enforced, they are no longer allowed to operate. The availability of surrogate mothers in the location is also non-existent. Although, where a clear legal framework is present, agencies are providing support to people during the journey, guiding intended parents through the legal aspects and steps of surrogacy. There is the odd fertility clinic in Nepal still operating in the area of IVF, but their involvement in surrogacy has concluded since the law doesn’t allow it.
The cost in Nepal was one of the major reasons couples looked at the country. It offered a low cost option compared to other destinations. The total surrogacy cost in Nepal used to be between $30,000-$55,000 USD depending on the programme chosen. However, now that it is illegal in Nepal, there are no surrogacy options financially there.
It’s worth considering the cost of surrogacy in another country like Georgia or Kazakhstan that has a similar price to what Nepal used to have.
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Years of helping people become parentsIt’s helpful to consider how success was measured in Nepal when surrogacy was an option there. This section will outline what rates were reported and the main factors that influenced them.
When surrogacy was still an option, fertility clinics in Nepal reported encouraging results. Many families were attracted to this location because of the reputation for high success rates which was supported by labs and the use of fertility treatment techniques. With advances in fertilization methods and careful monitoring of the pregnancy by surrogacy experts in Nepal, it was possible for couples to be confident at the start of their surrogacy journey there.
Now that there is a ban, it is good to note the success rates in other countries. For example, in Georgia their rates are between 70-80% for gestational surrogacy per cycle. In places like California, the rates can range between 75-85%.
Contacting an organisation experienced with the practice and in a country where it is legal will help intended parents with their decision, and they can discuss the success rates in each country.
The outcome of any surrogacy programme depended on many different elements. The embryo quality, surrogate health, medical technology, and prenatal care are significantly important for influencing success.
Although surrogacy itself is no longer permitted, many of these medical services remain available in Nepal through the IVF. Couples can still conceive with the support of fertility centres, even if the option of surrogacy is no longer possible within Nepal.
Intended parents still have concerns when they start looking into surrogacy and they ask questions. Is surrogacy legal in Nepal? How are parental rights transferred? Below, we will answer some frequently asked questions, but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
The answer is no. Nepal bans surrogacy, leaving couples with few low cost options. The restrictions apply to everyone. While IVF treatment in Nepal and other fertility treatment programmes are still around, surrogacy arrangements are not.
When surrogacy was permitted in Nepal, the eligibility criteria was straightforward, but unfortunately it’s not allowed anymore. Intended parents are advised to consider surrogacy in another country and discuss their eligibility in the location they have chosen.
Previously, once the birth of the child took place, parents had to follow formal legal procedures. A surrogacy agreement would have the necessary legal documents to allow intended parents to transfer parental rights from the surrogate to themselves. With the current ban, there is no legal system in Nepal for obtaining parental rights through a surrogacy arrangement.
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