Surrogacy in Mexico
Costs, risks, and typical timeline. Last updated: 2025-03.
Who can pursue surrogacy
Heterosexual couples · Same-sex couples · Single · Foreign nationals
Costs
$50,000 – $90,000 USD
- Surrogate compensation$25,000 – $40,000
- Medical (IVF, transfer)$20,000 – $30,000
- Legal & agency$8,000 – $15,000
- Varies by state; Tabasco/Sinaloa most established
Risks
Legal status: limbo
Eligibility: Heterosexual couples, Same-sex couples, Single, Foreign nationals
- medium
No federal surrogacy law
Regulations vary by state. Only Tabasco and Sinaloa explicitly authorize surrogacy. Others rely on Supreme Court precedent (2021).
- medium
Amparo may be required
Foreign/LGBTQ+ parents often need constitutional Amparo to secure parentage; adds time and cost.
Typical timeline
- Research & consultation1–2 months
- Surrogate matching2–6 months
- Screening & legal1–3 months(Amparo can extend)
- IVF & transfer1–2 months
- Pregnancy & delivery9–9 months