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
- Free consultation with Militta. Eligibility, medical history, timeline and budget review.
- Clinic and legal matching. Vetted Bogotá or Medellín clinics and an independent Colombian attorney.
- Medical screening and IVF. A short first trip for consultations and embryo creation; donor eggs or donor sperm arranged as needed.
- Surrogate matching and contract. Pre-screened surrogate, medically and psychologically cleared, signs the notarised agreement before any embryo transfer.
- Pregnancy. Weekly updates and quarterly legal check-ins.
- Birth and parentage registration. Both intended parents are registered on the Colombian birth certificate (administratively in most cases; via judicial order where needed).
- Exit procedure. Apostille, home-country embassy, travel home.
Costs of surrogacy in Colombia in 2026
| Program | Total | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69,000 – $75,000 | IVF + 1 embryo transfer, surrogate compensation under Colombian law, prenatal care, vaginal delivery, legal and judicial procedures, birth certificate, apostille. |
| Guaranteed baby | $79,000 – $84,000 | Unlimited transfers, replacement surrogate, baby-born guarantee, extended insurance. |
| Premium VIP | $85,000 – $89,000 | Private hospital, full concierge, premium accommodation for intended parents, private driver. |
Common add-ons: PGT-A ($3,000–4,500), donor eggs ($7,000–12,000), donor sperm ($2,000–3,500), twin pregnancy surcharge ($6,000–9,000), extended IVF cycles.
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.