MexicoLawless countries, but where it is practiced
Countries that do not have specific surrogacy legislation, but where surrogacy processes are routinely carried out, but where surrogacy processes are routinely carried out
Following the premise that what is not forbidden is allowed, new destinations are appearing in countries where there is no specific legislation on surrogacy.
These countries lack an explicit law on surrogacy, and the processes that take place in these countries are carried out with the intervention of a local court, which recognises the paternity of the commissioning father.
This is a legal vacuum, which is not without risk since, in the absence of a law, there is a risk that sooner or later one will be enacted, although it is not known a priori in what sense (whether to regulate it positively or to prohibit it):
These countries lack an explicit law on surrogacy, and the processes that take place in these countries are carried out with the intervention of a local court, which recognises the paternity of the commissioning father.
This is a legal vacuum, which is not without risk since, in the absence of a law, there is a risk that sooner or later one will be enacted, although it is not known a priori in what sense (whether to regulate it positively or to prohibit it):
These countries are:
| COUNTRY | Heterosexual married couples | Unmarried heterosexual couples | Single men | Single women | Same-sex couples male | same-sex female couples | Trans people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBIA | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | NO | NO |
| MEXICO | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | NO | NO |
| ARGENTINA* | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | NO | NO |
ARGENTINA* we advise against this country because of the total absence of legislation, and because of the ongoing criminal investigations by several agencies.
GESTLIFE has its own office in Mexico and Colombia.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: this table is merely indicative. please consult with one of our family advisors about the special conditions of each country, as the requirements for surrogacy vary from one country to another.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: this table is merely indicative. please consult with one of our family advisors about the special conditions of each country, as the requirements for surrogacy vary from one country to another.
