If you are an OCI cardholder who is single or widowed/divorced, it’s almost certain that you would have come across how surrogacy in India only accepts married couples. That used to be true. Not anymore, and it’s worth knowing where you stand before crossing anything off the list. Ekmi Fertility is there to support single women who want to be mothers, but not if it means waiting for a relationship to do so. If you’re an OCI cardholder going through this solo, here’s what you need to know.
You Are Eligible And The Process Works For You
In India, surrogacy regulations have now opened, with certain conditions for single women, including widows and divorcees. The OCI cardholders also belong to this eligible category after they meet the age and medical conditions that come under the present guidelines. We take you through exactly what is important to your situation, so that there is no guesswork involved.
What Documentation You’ll Need
There are a few additional steps for OCI status compared to resident applicants. You’ll need:
- Proof of identity, including a valid OCI card and passport
- Copy of marriage proof; Death certificate (in case of widow); Final divorce decree (in case divorced)
- Medical eligibility certificates stating you are able to execute the surrogacy process as expected
- Standard identity and residency documentation
This list is basic and your coordinators help you collect it without slowing things down.
This Is About Choosing Motherhood, Not Compromising On A Timeline
Loss and separation may change your plans, but not your right to create a family. We’ve seen, many single women come to us after waiting years for the ‘right time’ to have children. Surrogacy gives you an opportunity to end the waiting period. One does not need a partner’s signature to be mother. Clarity in your care path and a team that respects your situation with the same care they would for anyone else.
Each Step in the Journey Explained
- Initial consultation to verify your eligibility and respond to your queries
- Finding a surrogate based on clinical and lifestyle factors
- Specific single applications, contracts, and consent documentation
- Making and transferring a zygote, with the process tracked by clinician throughout
- Frequent updates throughout the pregnancy, so you’re fully in-the-know
- Post birth support and paperwork to bring your newborn home
Each of the stages is structured to do so without burdening you with logistics that you do need to manage yourself.
What You Get in the Guaranteed Surrogacy Program
Cost is the most practical question and a completely valid one. You are not spending the money on a repeated cost as our guaranteed surrogacy program provides unlimited embryo transfers until your surrogate get pregnant successfully – meaning you only pay once, for a pregnancy that takes! A single clear structure with everything built around a single result – your kid.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com
FAQs
Q: Is surrogacy allowed for a single OCI woman in India?
Yes. The existing surrogacy laws also allow single women (widows and divorcees) to avail of these services, and OCI cardholders can apply based on the required documentation.
Q: What documents are required for widowed/divorced OCI applicant?
When planning to go, you’ll need your OCI card and passport, death or divorce certificate proving the breakup, medical certificates of what qualifies you as an eligible candidate.
Q: Does the guaranteed surrogacy program really cover unlimited embryo transfers?
Yes. If you do not fall pregnant from a transfer we continue through subsequent transfers as part of the same plan, with no additional cost payable by you.
Q: What is the surrogacy timeline?
Timeline changes when circumstance differs, but the majority spans about 12 to 18 months from your first consultation until the birth.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com