Legal process · Step 1
UK Certificate of Entitlement (CoE)
How the CoE application works
Apply online
Start the Certificate of Entitlement application on GOV.UK.
Prepare your documents
Gather the evidence that shows your baby is eligible.
Official translations
Have any Spanish documents officially translated into English.
Book the visa centre
Book an appointment at the UK visa application centre.
Visit the visa centre
Attend in person to hand in your documents.
Answer any questions
The Home Office may ask for more information. Reply promptly.
Collect the passport
Collect your baby’s passport with the Certificate of Entitlement inside.
What is CoE?
Your baby will receive a Colombian passport, but as Colombian passport holders currently need a visa for temporary visits to the UK, a Certificate of Entitlement (CoE) Right to Abode can be added to the passport. This CoE grants the baby the "right of abode," allowing them to enter and remain in the UK without a visa, ensuring they cannot be deported. The CoE is granted within a 3-week timeframe; a much faster process then applying for a British Passport.
Who is eligible for CoE?
Your baby is eligible for a Certificate of Entitlement (CoE) to the Right of Abode if at least one of the parents is a British citizen or has settled status in the UK.
How to get a CoE?
To obtain a Certificate of Entitlement (CoE) to the Right of Abode, you must apply through the UK GOV website and prove proof of the baby’s eligibility.
SOL Surrogacy can walk you through the end-to-end process; can provide relevant required templates and support the official translation process.
Key steps after CoE
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