Surrogacy in Spain
Costs, risks, and typical timeline. Last updated: 2025-03.
Who can pursue surrogacy
Heterosexual couples · Same-sex couples · Single · Foreign nationals
Costs
$90,000 – $130,000 USD
- Surrogate compensation$30,000 – $45,000
- Medical$25,000 – $40,000
- Legal & agency$20,000 – $30,000
- 2021 law enabled surrogacy; domestic programs developing
Risks
Legal status: legal
Eligibility: Heterosexual couples, Same-sex couples, Single, Foreign nationals
- low
Regulated since 2021
Law 14/2006 and 2021 updates establish framework. Programs still maturing.
Typical timeline
- Research & consultation1–2 months
- Surrogate matching2–6 months
- Screening & legal1–3 months
- IVF & transfer1–2 months
- Pregnancy & delivery9–9 months