Choosing Surrogacy in India while staying abroad can be stressful. And when you’re holding an OCI card, living abroad and trying to make sense of India’s legal system from another country, it can feel a lot on your plate. Nobody should go through this process alone, hence the reason we are here at Ekmi Fertility. We only make you visit twice for legal approvals and rest of the entire process is handled by our experienced team members. Our fertility specialists walk hand in hand with you during the entire process till you welcome home your bundle of joy. Our legal team takes care of entire legal process taking away the stress of handling of the most important part of the process.
Why Documents Matter So Much for OCI Surrogacy
Indian surrogacy law has strict requirements regarding who qualifies as a surrogate in India. However, with the amendment of provisions under Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, OCI cardholders need a separate eligibility criteria. Filing the paperwork correctly is not just a technical formality – it is what makes or breaks whether your case goes ahead.
The Ultimate Documents List for OCI Card Holders
Identity and Marital Status
- Passports of both partners (original + copies)
- OCI application for emerging parents
- Certificate of marriage (translated in English if necessary)
Medical Documentation
- Reports from a medical board establishing that the intending parent(s) is/are unable to sustain a pregnancy
- History of fertility assessments and IVF (if any)
- Certificate of non-existence of any hereditary disease that can harm the baby
- Age related documentation – (partner Age 1: 23-50, Partner Age 2: 26-55)
Legal and Residency Documents
- OCI registration certificate
- Residential proof from your country of residence
- N.O.C or similar document from your home country’s Indian Embassy (if needed)
- Affidavit that you are going to take the child to your country of residence at birth
For the Surrogacy Mother
- Medical fitness certificate
- Psychological evaluation report
- Proof of prior successful pregnancy
- Age proof (age should be between 25-35 years)
- Consent Application witnessed by a Magistrate
Institutional Approvals
- License of the fertility clinic (it should be a registered surrogacy clinic)
- Approval from the State Surrogacy Board
- A surrogacy eligibility certificate from the respective medical authority
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Collaborate With a Fertility Specialist Familiar With the Procedure
When you have the best surrogacy doctor as your support, it gets easy to assemble these documents. At Ekmi Fertility, the leading affordable surrogacy in Delhi service provider, we prepare your paperwork for you and help you review everything before the submission thus saving yourself from that last-minute panic. Our surrogacy packages include legal coordination, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Our guaranteed surrogacy program also means that you will be under no illusion about what you are agreeing to – the expense of surrogacy in India is much cheaper than a lot of western countries. No hidden charges, no ambiguous timelines.
FAQs
Q: What is the surrogacy cost at Ekmi Fertility for OCI cardholders?
The surrogacy cost varies package & medical criteria wise. Stop shopping around for a surrogate mother and start looking into clear and reasonable surrogacy packages with no concealed expenses.
Q: Do I need to undergo IVF before going for surrogacy?
More often than not (but not always) IVF and surrogacy are a combo – especially when the intended mother has good quality eggs. Your fertility specialist will recommend the ideal protocol based on your medical history.
Q: Are single OCI cardholders eligible for surrogacy in India?
Surrogacy in India for single people is illegal under the existing laws. Married couples who were together for 5 years minimum is required by the law.
Q: What if IVF fails prior to surrogacy?
Having an unsuccessful IVF cycle doesn’t end the door. As our surrogacy doctors assess each case, you are then directed on what to do next – whether that is another IVF attempt or simply moving straight into a guaranteed surrogacy program with donors.
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