Before traveling to Georgia, understanding local law, visa and travel points makes the process smoother. The following is compiled from public information and may change; confirm with Georgian authorities and the hospital before departure.
1. Legal environment
| Item | Status (early 2026) |
|---|---|
| ART legality | Legal since 1997 (Health Care Law Art. 43), among the earliest in the world |
| Surrogacy | Commercial surrogacy legal; birth certificate names intended parents; enforceable |
| Marital status | Marriage certificate not strictly required; singles may proceed with passport. Some clinics limit surrogacy to heterosexual couples; confirm in advance |
2. Visa & entry (Chinese citizens)
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | Mutual visa waiver; up to 30 days per stay, 90 days per 180 days; passport valid ≥6 months |
| Insurance | From 2026-01-01 all foreign arrivals need travel+accident insurance, min 30,000 GEL (~RMB 70–80k), in English/Georgian |
| Documents | Return ticket, hotel booking, insurance, hospital appointment letter |
3. Travel & living
- Flights: via connections to Tbilisi (e.g. Urumqi / Istanbul / Dubai)
- Stay: Tbilisi 1-bedroom ~$500–800/month; near the hospital recommended
- Language: hospital languages include English, Russian; Chinese patients connect via a Chinese coordinator
- Cost: lower than EU/US; Chinese restaurants and stores available
4. Return & household registration
The birth certificate names intended parents; with it and the passport, household registration in China is routine. Keep all original medical and legal documents.
