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Surrogacy in Colombia — one of the most inclusive destinations in the world.

Backed by landmark Constitutional Court rulings, Colombia welcomes married and unmarried heterosexual couples, same-sex couples and single intended parents. Both parents are registered directly on the Colombian birth certificate.

Cost
Written quote
Timeline
15 – 20 months
Legal status
Court-recognised
Best for
All family types
VLYA
Medically & legally reviewed
Reviewed by Valeria Levenets (Head of International Department, Militta) · Yulia Azarova (Head of Reproductive Technologies, Militta). Last updated April 2026.
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Why Colombia is setting the new international standard

Colombia has emerged as a leading inclusive surrogacy destination for a reason. While the country has no single surrogacy statute, its Constitutional Court has repeatedly and consistently affirmed the rights of intended parents — including same-sex couples and single parents — to form families through assisted reproduction. In practice, this yields one of the most welcoming, affordable and legally workable pathways anywhere in the world.

The Colombian legal framework

Colombian surrogacy practice is grounded in:

  • Article 42 of the Constitution, which protects the family in all its forms.
  • Constitutional Court jurisprudence, including landmark rulings addressing assisted reproduction and parental recognition for all family structures.
  • Subsequent jurisprudence, including rulings confirming equal parental rights for same-sex couples and single intended parents in the context of assisted reproduction.

Every Militta program in Colombia includes independent legal counsel and a notarised surrogacy contract that defines parental rights, compensation and medical responsibilities before any embryo transfer takes place.

Who qualifies

  • Married and unmarried heterosexual couples.
  • Same-sex male and female couples.
  • Single intended parents.
  • International clients of any nationality.

The Colombian surrogacy process

  1. Free consultation with Militta. Eligibility, medical history, timeline and budget review.
  2. Clinic and legal matching. Vetted Bogotá or Medellín clinics and an independent Colombian attorney.
  3. Medical screening and IVF. A short first trip for consultations and embryo creation; donor eggs or donor sperm arranged as needed.
  4. Surrogate matching and contract. Pre-screened surrogate, medically and psychologically cleared, signs the notarised agreement before any embryo transfer.
  5. Pregnancy. Weekly updates and quarterly legal check-ins.
  6. Birth and parentage registration. Both intended parents are registered on the Colombian birth certificate (administratively in most cases; via judicial order where needed).
  7. Exit procedure. Apostille, home-country embassy, travel home.

Costs of surrogacy in Colombia in 2026

The program fee in Colombia depends on the clinic, the program structure and your medical situation, so Militta does not publish a single price list for this destination. After a free consultation you receive a written quote that lists the program fee and every item quoted separately (PGT-A genetic testing, donor gametes, twin pregnancy, additional IVF cycles, apostille and travel) before you sign anything.

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Why Militta clients choose Colombia

  • Inclusivity for same-sex couples and single intended parents.
  • Strong constitutional protections and predictable legal procedures.
  • Direct flights from the US, Mexico and major European hubs.
  • Modern clinics in Bogotá and Medellín with English-speaking staff.
  • Significantly lower cost than the USA with comparable inclusivity.

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Colombia · Legal status: stable as of the review date
This page is informational and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Surrogacy and IVF laws change. Militta always confirms the current legal framework with local counsel before onboarding a case — please do the same via a free consultation.
Last reviewed by the Militta team: April 2026. For the authoritative answer for your personal situation, book a free call.
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Surrogacy in Colombia — frequently asked questions

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Colombia has no specific prohibiting statute, and the Constitutional Court has issued landmark rulings recognising the parental rights of intended parents — including same-sex couples and single parents. In practice, gestational surrogacy is carried out under altruistic-contract frameworks with judicial or administrative parental registration.

Colombia is one of the most inclusive jurisdictions in Latin America. Married and unmarried heterosexual couples, same-sex couples (male and female) and single intended parents are all accepted by our partner clinics and legal teams.

The program fee in Colombia depends on the clinic and program structure and is quoted individually in writing after a consultation. The fee typically covers IVF, surrogate compensation under Colombian law, legal and judicial procedures, prenatal care, delivery and basic post-natal care. Donor gametes and PGT-A are priced separately.

Expect 15 to 20 months end-to-end, including 3 to 6 months for IVF and surrogate matching, 9 months of pregnancy, and 4 to 8 weeks for post-birth legal and embassy procedures.

Colombian jurisprudence has explicitly confirmed that same-sex couples may be jointly registered as parents of a child born via surrogacy. The procedure is administrative in most cases — and, where necessary, a judge issues a parentage order. Both parents’ names appear on the Colombian birth certificate.

Militta partners operate primarily in Bogotá and Medellín, both served by major fertility clinics, internationally certified hospitals and direct US/European flight connections.

Yes. Donor gametes are widely used, with open or anonymous donation available depending on the program. Gay male intended parents, for instance, routinely combine their own sperm with donor eggs.

Yes. The child receives a Colombian birth certificate with both intended parents listed. You then process the passport or travel document at your home country’s embassy in Bogotá. Militta coordinates the full exit procedure.

Colombia offers a more affordable path than the USA with comparable inclusivity for LGBTQ+ and single intended parents. Compared to Mexico, Colombia is legally established through constitutional case law rather than state statutes; the day-to-day experience is broadly similar.

No. Militta provides bilingual (English/Spanish) case-manager support and translators for all medical, legal and hospital interactions. Our partner clinics have English-speaking doctors and coordinators.

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