Navigating Your Surrogacy Journey
Three essential reads before you sign anything or speak with an agency.
Colombia has no surrogacy statute — protection comes from Constitutional Court rulings, not legislature. Understand the altruistic compensation model, how the birth certificate process works, and what the embassy exit requires.
Full-service agency packages, semi-DIY itemized breakdowns, and the costs that show up in neither — including what happens when transfers fail and what the exit process actually costs.
A single agency that bundles everything, or building your own team directly? The right answer depends on your priorities — this guide lays out every tradeoff so you can decide with full information.
From the Guide
From full-service agency packages to itemized DIY programs — a realistic line-item guide covering every cost from contracts to exit, including what standard quotes almost always leave out.
Colombia offers roughly one-third of US program costs, a strong legal track record for intended parents, and hospitals that rank among the best in Latin America. Here’s why it stands apart.
A clear picture of how the entire process is structured — the two main program approaches, what drives the 1.5–2.5 year timeline, and where the uncertainty actually lives.
The questions to ask, real contract clauses to watch for, and an honest breakdown of the agencies most international IPs shortlist — without referral-fee bias.
City choice affects medical care, legal timelines, surrogate matching speed, and cost. Bogotá wins on most criteria — but there are real tradeoffs worth understanding before you commit.
Certifications to verify, factors to consider, and a breakdown of the clinics most commonly used by international intended parents — including which are DIY-friendly.
The case for each approach, where the cost differences actually come from, and how to tell which model fits your situation — without getting sold on either one.