Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) for a Surrogate Child

Application for Parental Order After Child's Birth

After the birth of your surrogate child, you need to become their legal parent. Detailed guidance on this process is available online under "Surrogacy: legal rights of parents and surrogates." In England and Wales, a Parental Order can only be granted by the court after the child is in the UK. According to sections 54 and 54A of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, at least one intended parent (or the intended parent in the case of single applicants) must be domiciled in the UK, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man, and the child must reside with them in the UK at the time of the application. Additionally, at least one parent must have a genetic link to the child, among other requirements. The process varies for residents of Scotland or Northern Ireland, and more information can be found in the guidance on surrogacy legal rights.

How We Can Assist

Our expert child visa solicitors can provide comprehensive immigration advice and legal representation for your surrogate child's ILE application. Our fixed-fee service covers all aspects of the application process until the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) makes a decision. Here's what our service includes:

Requirements Advice

Guidance on meeting the necessary criteria for a successful ILE application.

Document Assessment

Review and assessment of your documents to ensure compliance with Immigration Rules.

Application Form Completion

Filling out the relevant application form on your behalf.

Priority Service Submission

Submitting your application through priority or super priority service for a quicker decision.

Appointment Booking

Scheduling your biometrics enrollment appointment at the application center.

One-Off Services for Entry Clearance Applications

We also offer various one-off legal services for UK visa entry clearance applications, which can be useful if you do not require our full service. These include:

• One-Off Immigration Advice and Consultation
• Immigration Documents Checking Service
• Application Form Completion Services
• Submitting Application Through Priority and Super Priority Service
• Preparing Cover Letter for Immigration Application
• Uploading Supporting Documents Online

Fixed Fees for Entry Clearance Application for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) as a Surrogate Child

Our fixed fees for ILE applications for a surrogate child of a British citizen or settled person range from £1,200 to £2,500 (no VAT). The exact fee depends on the complexity and workload involved. You can obtain an online fixed fee quote for your application. Please note that our fixed fee does not include disbursements such as the UKVI application fee. Applicants must pay the Home Office UKVI fees separately.