Country	🔄 Steps Required in Colombia (before exiting and entering home country)	⏱️ Typical Timeline
United States	Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital. Register birth at the Notary (Notaría) and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate (Registro Civil de Nacimiento). Provide DNA samples if requested by the US Embassy (embassy-approved chain of custody). Attend appointment at the US Embassy in Bogotá and apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Apply for a US passport for the baby at the US Embassy. (Optional but recommended) Obtain a Colombian passport for the baby for travel identity.	Approx. 1–3 weeks
Spain	Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital. Register birth at the Notary (Notaría) and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate (Registro Civil de Nacimiento). Complete mandatory DNA sampling using the Spanish Embassy’s approved process. Apply through the Spanish Embassy in Bogotá for Spanish nationality for the baby. Apply for a Spanish passport for the baby at the Spanish Embassy. (Recommended) Obtain a Colombian passport for the baby.	Approx. 3–6 weeks
France	Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital. Register birth at the Notary (Notaría) and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate (Registro Civil de Nacimiento). Complete mandatory DNA sampling using the French Embassy’s approved process. Apply at the French Embassy in Bogotá for a laissez-passer (France does not issue a French passport abroad in surrogacy cases). Obtain a Colombian passport for the baby (required for travel alongside the laissez-passer).	Approx. 4–8 weeks
Germany	Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital. Register birth at the Notary (Notaría) and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate (Registro Civil de Nacimiento). Complete mandatory DNA sampling using the German Embassy’s approved process. Apply through the German Embassy in Bogotá for German citizenship by descent for the baby. Apply for a German passport for the baby once citizenship is approved. Obtain a Colombian passport for the baby (required until the German passport is issued).	Approx. 4–7 weeks
Canada	Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital. Register birth at the Notary (Notaría) and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate (Registro Civil de Nacimiento). Provide DNA sample if requested by the Canadian Embassy (not always required). Apply through the Canadian Embassy in Bogotá for Proof of Citizenship or direct Canadian passport. Apply for a Canadian passport for the baby once citizenship is confirmed. (Recommended / may be required) Obtain a Colombian passport for the baby.	Approx. 2–5 weeks
Australia	Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital. Register birth at the Notary (Notaría) and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate (Registro Civil de Nacimiento). Complete DNA sampling using the Australian Embassy’s approved process (strongly recommended in surrogacy cases). Apply through the Australian Embassy in Bogotá for Australian Citizenship by Descent. Apply for an Australian passport for the baby once citizenship is approved. Obtain a Colombian passport for the baby (normally required until the Australian passport is issued).	Approx. 4–8 weeks

United States

🔄 Steps in Colombia

1. Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital.
2. Register birth at the Notary and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate.
3. Provide DNA samples if requested by the US Embassy.
4. Apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).
5. Apply for the baby’s US passport.
6. (Optional but recommended) Obtain a Colombian passport.

⏱️ Duration: Approx. 1–3 weeks

Spain

🔄 Steps in Colombia

1. Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital.
2. Register birth at the Notary and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate.
3. Complete mandatory DNA sampling using the Spanish Embassy’s approved process.
4. Apply for Spanish nationality for the baby.
5. Apply for a Spanish passport for the baby.
6. (Recommended) Obtain a Colombian passport.

⏱️ Duration: Approx. 3–6 weeks

France

🔄 Steps in Colombia

1. Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital.
2. Register birth at the Notary and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate.
3. Complete mandatory DNA sampling using the French Embassy’s approved process.
4. Apply for a laissez-passer at the French Embassy.
5. Obtain a Colombian passport for travel.

⏱️ Duration: Approx. 4–8 weeks

Germany

🔄 Steps in Colombia

1. Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital.
2. Register birth at the Notary and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate.
3. Complete mandatory DNA sampling using the German Embassy’s approved process.
4. Apply for German citizenship by descent.
5. Apply for a German passport for the baby.
6. Use a Colombian passport until the German passport is issued.

⏱️ Duration: Approx. 4–7 weeks

Canada

🔄 Steps in Colombia

1. Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital.
2. Register birth at the Notary and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate.
3. Provide DNA sample if required by the Canadian Embassy.
4. Apply for Proof of Citizenship or direct passport.
5. Apply for the baby’s Canadian passport.
6. (Recommended) Obtain a Colombian passport.

⏱️ Duration: Approx. 2–5 weeks

Australia

🔄 Steps in Colombia

1. Obtain Born-Alive Certificate from the hospital.
2. Register birth at the Notary and obtain the Civil Birth Certificate.
3. Complete DNA sampling using the Australian Embassy’s approved process.
4. Apply for Australian Citizenship by Descent.
5. Apply for the baby’s Australian passport.
6. Obtain a Colombian passport for travel.

⏱️ Duration: Approx. 4–8 weeks

This information is directional only and not legal advice. Laws, embassy rules, and processing times change frequently. Always confirm requirements directly with your embassy and qualified legal professionals.