In contrast, nations that do not have specific surrogacy laws for unmarried women (e.g., in France and Germany) do not issue a birth certificate. This poses a significant challenge for unmarried mothers, as they are not legally recognized as the biological mother. Consequently, the child may face difficulties in obtaining nationality and traveling to the mother’s home nation. This lack of legal recognition can have a negative impact on the mother’s future and the child’s well-being.

2. Countries that do not provide birth certificates.

In this specific situation, despite the legal protections and acknowledgment of your rights as a single mother in the country where the child is born, your country does not recognize your paternity. This poses a significant issue for heterosexual couples (whether married or single), as the child is registered under the father’s name, who has provided genetic material. Consequently, the child acquires the father’s nationality and can travel to his country without any obstacles. As a temporary solution is reached, the parents accept this process without questioning the authorities.

The mother-to-be will need to go through an adoption procedure (already part of our programs) and will not be eligible for maternity leave until the family court officially recognizes her as the mother. Since this is not an international adoption, the involvement of social workers, psychologists, or suitability reports is not required.

Nonetheless, you will not be acknowledged as a single mother by your home country. The sperm donor is not of your nationality (and does not act as a father), so registering the child with your country’s Consulate in the birth country is not allowed. In this case, a legal process must be carried out in the child’s home country to grant the child the nationality mentioned earlier and obtain a travel visa. You will need to start a legal process in your home country to assert your rights. This will involve both time and financial resources.