The fact that surrogacy often takes several attempts is a financial consideration. Whether using a U.S. clinic or one abroad. Most couples choosing surrogacy as their choice for procreation can see multiple rounds of IVF fail before a surrogate successfully becoming pregnant. Due to the legal limitations and high costs related to surrogacy. International surrogacy is often an attractive option. If you are a UK national couple considering conceiving with a foreign surrogate. There are several issues to consider, including immigration. Issues pertaining to entry clearance. British registration and citizenship. In order to bring the child to the United Kingdom. There are also issues related to parenthood. Which would impact the immigration issues. Some foreign systems of law allow the intended parents to acquire parenthood status automatically. Either through a foreign court process (such as a Californian pre-birth order). Or by allowing them to be named on the birth certificate (as in India and the Ukraine).