It is already difficult to find out you need help to get pregnant. But discovering that Indian laws need to be understood before you can get started might seem difficult. As an OCI card holder, considering IVF and surrogacy is a huge decision. You are holding both the burden of wanting to become pregnant as well as the stress of learning exactly what is allowed. We witness both at Ekmi Fertility! This guide takes you through where things stand today so that you can stop guessing and start planning.
Where OCI Cardholders Actually Stand
There is a lot of outdated information circulating and some from a dating back to 2015 which no longer applies. What does matter now is the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021:
- OCI cardholders can practice altruistic surrogacy in India as long as they meet the same criteria of eligibility and selection.
- Only altruistic surrogacy is allowed. Commercial surrogacy is illegal and paid service with surrogate mothers is not allowed. Only health care, insurance and related expenses of a surrogate mother are covered.
- Couples are required to have been married for at least 5 years and have evidence of infertility
- Treatment cannot start before obtaining a Certificate of Essentiality and a Certificate of Eligibility
- The surrogate mother would have to be a close blood relative, already had given birth before, and could not use her own eggs
We understand that this can be a bit of a puzzle. Which is why we go through all the paperwork step by step, so that there are no surprises after.
What It Costs and Why Transparency Matters
Surrogacy in India is one of the most affordable in the world, due to these facts, costs depend highly on: your medical background, ideal required cycles of IVF, how many you need and processing legal works. We don’t throw numbers at you then change later. Ekmi Fertility provides the surrogacy packages inclusive of breakdown costs for medical & surrogate care in advance. This is the sort of transparency you should be asking to see, wherever you go. We believe, if you’re trying to find the best surrogacy clinic in the country, you deserve to know exactly where your money goes.
Why Families Choose Ekmi Fertility
Each and every fertility specialist or surrogacy doctor on our team has guided OCI families through this exact process before. We know how bewildering it can be to manage clinic visits, legal certificates and embassy paperwork from another country. That is why we designed our guaranteed surrogacy program to hold your hand through each step of the process rather than just the medical part. If you require IVF with surrogacy combined or a different treatment pathway, we just want to make this feel human not business.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com
FAQs
Q: Is surrogacy legal in India for OCI card holders?
Yes. Under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, an OCI cardholder can opt for altruistic surrogacy as long as the same eligibility criteria is met with that of Indian citizens in regard to marriage duration and providing medical proof of infertility.
Q: How many IVF cycles are normally required for surrogacy?
It all depends on the quality of eggs and sperms used, and how well your surrogate responds to the embryo transfer. This is guided by your fertility specialist after an initial assessment.
Q: Can OCI holders have access to commercial surrogacy?
No. Only altruistic surrogacy is allowed; the surrogate can only be compensated for medical and related costs, but never a fee.
Q: What is an affordable surrogacy package without being losing quality?
Look for clinics where you can see itemized list, especially IVF, legal fees, surrogate care and insurance instead of a random amount.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com