Aug 19, 2008
Adoption Guide


Colombia Fee Schedule

These fees are applicable to applications received on or after January 1, 2007.

1. Agency Fee

$6,475

a) Upon application

$100

b) Upon approval for review /counsel

$700

c) Upon submission of dossier

$5,175

d) Upon Assignment (refundable finalization fee)

$500

2. In-Country Fees: Includes all legal and attorney costs / coordination / translations / certification of all documents in Colombia.

$3,460

a) Attorney/Agency/Representative Fee

 

1) When documents are sent

$750

2) Prior to departure

$960

3) Upon Arrival in Colombia

$1,750

Approximate Cost of Adoption: (not including travel)

$9,935

3. Costs in Colombia (Approximate):

$5,000

a) Hotel (room & board), exit taxes, taxis

$4,400

b) Child’s documentation (visa, passport, etc.) per child

$600

4. Travel Costs: (Approximate)

$3,000

a) Airfare (2 parents)

$2,300

b) Airfare for child will vary depending on age

$100-$700

Approximate Cost of Adoption: (With travel for 2)

$17,935

* NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE AFTER SERVICES ARE RENDERED.
Fees are paid as follows: Upon submission of application ($100), upon submission of Adoption Agreement ($700), upon submission of Dossier ($5175 program fee), Translation fee ($750 See In-Country fee). The remaining balance is for the trip and expenses incurred in Colombia (approx. $10,000), with a portion ($960) paid prior to traveling to Colombia. The $500 refundable refinalization fee is due at assignment.

Other costs will include:

  1. Home Study and 4 post-placement reports, fee determined by the home study agency you choose.

  2. INS fees of $670.00 + $80/ea fingerprint fee per adult.

  3. Documentation fees vary from state to state. It’s been our experience the cost will be approximately $300 for documents, notarizing and Apostilling.

  4. Other costs: shopping, telephone expenses, and tips.

  5. For each additional sibling, add approximately $1,500 to the total cost – this covers an additional airfare home, Colombian passport, US visa, passport & visa photos, etc.

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