Surrogacy is prohibited under Swiss law (art. 119 Abs. 2 lit. d Swiss Federal Constitution; art. 4 of the Federal Reproductive Medicine Act). However, due to the of globalization and advances in artificial reproductive technologies (ART), more and more people residing in Switzerland decide to undergo surrogacy abroad in order to start a family and have children. From a legal point of view, the question is whether their parent-child relationship is recognized in Switzerland.
The publication below provides an overview on surrogacy in Switzerland. People considering surrogacy abroad are advised to be well prepared and to seek legal advice at an early stage.
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