Surrogacy in Colombia
Surrogacy in Colombia is legal and accessible to all types of families, including LGBTIQ+ couples, singles and heterosexual couples, which has made the country a reliable and respectful destination for those who wish to start a family.
An Accessible Path for All
Legal Framework for Surrogacy in Colombia
In Colombia, the Surrogacy has become a real, safe, and affordable option for many couples who long to have a child of their own. is mainly regulated by jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court and not by a specific law. Although there is no detailed legislation on the issue, the country has established its position through several court rulings that have recognized the surrogacy as a right for people who wish to start a family, guaranteeing the paternity/maternity rights without discrimination.
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Principal Judgments
and Legal Aspects
- Decision C-899 of 2012: The Constitutional Court of Colombia declared that the surrogacy is legal in the country, provided that certain requirements and procedures are met that protect the rights of all parties involved, including the rights of the managerthe intentional parents and the child. The Court established that surrogacy must be carried out in an ethical and respectful manner with respect to human rights, ensuring that it complies with the right to the identity of the child.
- Legal Process for FiliationIn Colombia, the filiation of the child born through surrogacy must be determined by a judicial process. This process aims to ensure that the intended parents are recognized as the child's legal parents, which is necessary for the child to have access to rights related to nationality, inheritance and access to health services, among others.
- Gestational RequirementsThe pregnant woman must be a woman who is fully pregnant. informed y consent to the process. You may not receive financial compensation beyond the reasonable expenses (medical expenses, transportation, etc.). This ensures that the surrogate is not being exploited and that the process is carried out in an ethical and legal manner.
- Intentional Parents' RightsThe Court has held that the Surrogacy has become a real, safe, and affordable option for many couples who long to have a child of their own. is not restricted to heterosexual couples, but is also can also be performed by LGTBIQ+ couples., singles y single peopleprovided that they comply with legal, medical and ethical requirements.
An Accessible Path for All
Why Choose Colombia for Surrogacy?
Colombia has emerged as a trusted destination for surrogacy, not only because of the legality of the process, but also because of the quality of medical servicesthe ethical escort agencies and the affordability compared to other countries where costs are high or restrictive laws limit access to surrogacy.
At ColombiaThere are no legal restrictions that prevent people from other countries, including the United States. LGTBIQ+ couples, singles o heterosexual couplesaccess to surrogacy. This is a great benefit, as in many countries surrogacy is prohibited or has significant barriers for certain groups.
Access for All
In Colombia, the laws do not discriminate regarding the sexual orientation, marital status or gender of the prospective parents. This means that:
- Heterosexual couples who face medical difficulties in conceiving can resort to surrogacy as a legal solution.
- LGTBIQ+ Couples can access surrogacy to start a family, something that is restricted or prohibited in many countries.
- Singles y single people have the same right to become parents through surrogacy, an option that is often limited or illegal in other countries.
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