Is surrogacy illegal in Spain?
Yes. Surrogacy is banned in Spain. Since 2025 it won't even register surrogacy babies born abroad.
Law 14/2006 art.10: surrogacy contracts, paid or unpaid, are null; DGSJFP Instruction of 28 Apr 2025 stopped registering foreign surrogacy births (EAPIL, 19 May 2025).
Source: Spain Law 14/2006 art 10
Banned (18)Restricted (21)Allowed
- Spain is one of 18 countries where surrogacy is banned, and 21 more restrict it.
- Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (France).
- In Europe: banned in 14 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban surrogacy
China
Serbia
Croatia
Austria
Finland
Slovakia
Lithuania
Slovenia
Malta
Saudi Arabia
Morocco
Germany
Italy
FranceAll 18 on the map ›What else is banned in Spain
Dog meatPlastic bagsWild animals in circusesPotassium bromateSpankingPufferfishAnti-personnel landminesTitanium dioxide (E171)Plastic glitterDeclawing catsAnimal testing for makeupAzodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical)AsbestosChlorinated chickenCorporal punishment in schoolsCat meatEverything for Spain ›
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