Some paths to becoming parents are longer than others; For NRI and OCI couples living abroad, that journey not only carries the emotional burden of infertility – it often also comes with the bewilderment of decoding laws from thousands of kilometers away. Year after year, failing IVF cycles, seeking the impossible and finding contradictory information about whether surrogacy in India as an option for them. We want to make some noise above that noise. Ekmi Fertility caters to families across the globe. And the very first thing we say to every couple is: clarity on where the law stands is not a hindrance – it’s your base.
Indian Surrogacy Laws for NRIs and OCIs
The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 in India radically transformed this landscape. The legislation now only allows for altruistic surrogacy – meaning no payment to the surrogate except for medical expenses and insurance. Commercial surrogacy is banned entirely.
The law treats non-resident Indian (NRI) couples (Indian citizens residing abroad) in almost the same manner as any resident Indian couple, provided all conditions of eligibility are satisfied. On the other hand, OCI cardholders have a more narrowly defined legal status and are subject to higher documentation requirements.
Key rules that apply:
- Altruistic surrogacy is the only one that can be legal
- Surrogate shall be a relative i.e., a willing woman of the family, aged 25–35 years, already a mother, and physically healthy
- Documents must be confirmed and will even reveal that couples have been legally married for a minimum of five years.
- Eligibility criteria (age): female partner 23-50 years; male partner 26-55 years
- No surrogacy arrangement can even start without first obtaining a certificate of eligibility from the relevant authority
- Medical necessity – the couple must demonstrate an absence of a uterus, recurrent IVF failure, or recurrent pregnancy loss
All documents – marriage certificates, medical records, passports – need apostille attestation to gain acceptance from Indian authorities and this holds good for NRIs more than anybody else.
The Surrogate: Making it Personal
This part of the process often generates the most charged, complex feelings of finding a close relative willing to carry for another. It takes family discussions, which is hardly ever easy. At Ekmi Fertility, our surrogacy doctor and counselling team assist you with this – helping families understand what the role means, as well as what care the surrogate receives along the way. We do not only cover the medical side. We equip families to have the right conversations.
Costs and Packages
The following is the cheapest surrogacy cost in India under an altruistic surrogacy model:
- Medical evaluation and procedures for both the couple and the surrogate
- Legal documentation and compliance
- Surrogate’s care during pregnancy, delivery and insurance
- Clinic and coordination fees
Ekmi Fertility does provide structured surrogacy package and offer full transparency – no midway surprise additions. Our guaranteed surrogacy program adds an additional level of assurance regarding outcomes and expenses for qualified couples. Affordable surrogacy, when structured the right way, means an understanding of what you are actually getting into.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com
FAQs
Q. Is it okay for NRI couples to use their foreign embryos for surrogacy in India?
In many cases, frozen embryos may be shipped and used with appropriate medical evaluation of your fertility doctor (and import regulations).
Q. What if IVF does not work prior to surrogacy?
And documented IVF failure itself is one of the recognized criteria for qualifying for surrogacy. A surrogate doctor will shape the transition according to your medical history.
Q. Does Ekmi Fertility provide home guaranteed surrogacy for NRI couples?
Yes. Speak to our team directly for a full comprehension of which criteria qualifies you / what the program covers.
Q. How long does the surrogacy process typically take for NRI and OCI couples?
The process usually takes 18-24 months from docs to delivery. Planning is essential, as overseas couples typically take longer to complete the necessary legal and administrative steps.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com