Surrogacy in Cyprus
Costs, risks, and typical timeline. Last updated: 2025-03.
Who can pursue surrogacy
Heterosexual couples · Same-sex couples · Single · Foreign nationals
Costs
$60,000 – $90,000 USD
- Surrogate compensation$20,000 – $32,000
- Medical$20,000 – $35,000
- Legal & agency$12,000 – $18,000
- Often lower than Greece; growing programs
Risks
Legal status: legal
Eligibility: Heterosexual couples, Same-sex couples, Single, Foreign nationals
- low
Developing framework
Surrogacy is legal. Framework is newer than Greece; verify current regulations.
Typical timeline
- Research & consultation1–2 months
- Surrogate matching2–5 months
- Screening & legal1–2 months
- IVF & transfer1–2 months
- Pregnancy & delivery9–9 months