Top 10 countries for IVF treatment

Spring is creating a new world for everyone. Spring misty mornings gently burned away with a warming spring sun, spring notes in the fresh air, spring blooms around, and a refreshing feeling that makes this first spring day unfold in a magic way. The spring hustle and bustle. Spring’s sparkling raindrops on fragrant buds and blooms. Spring fragrances. Spring evening glow. Spring cool nights. 

And for those considering IVF treatment, it is the perfect season to take the first step. Knowing where to start your search can be challenging with so many options available. Whether you are just starting your fertility journey or looking for a fresh start, there are many destinations around the world that offer exceptional fertility care and innovative treatments. Here, there are our top 10 destinations for IVF treatment this Spring.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Spain

Blessed with a mild climate and inspiring alpine–to–coastal scenery, filled with incredible places to capture images starting from beautiful coastal beaches coming in all shapes and sizes, soft white sands and crystal–clear turquoise waters, ending with snowcapped mountains and plains, Spain is known not only for the perfect beach vacation. This country is also home to some of the world’s most innovative fertility clinics and renowned reproductive specialists dedicated to resolving complex infertility cases by tailoring personalized treatment protocols to break infertility barriers and achieve successful outcomes.

According to Spanish legislation, single women and couples seeking fertility treatment are eligible for assisted reproduction services. That is why it is one of the top destinations selected by single women, female couples, and heterosexual couples looking for IVF, Reciprocal IVF, Egg Donor IVF, Tandem IVF cycle, Genetic Testing, and Embryo Adoption. The only option not offered in Spain is surrogacy, as there is currently no legal framework regulating it.

Cost of IVF in Spain: 

• IVF program price ranges from €3,900 to €6,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF using own oocytes program price ranges from €13,000 to €17,000 without medication. 
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from €4,500 to €10,500 without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF Egg Donation program price ranges from €16,500 to €20,000 without medication.
• Reciprocal IVF program price ranges from €5,000 to €7,500 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• The legal age limit for IVF is 50 years old (for women).
• Maximum 3 embryos can be transferred per cycle.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Portugal

A small and sophisticated country occupying around 16 percent of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east, — Portugal — is a jewel to discover. Despite its small size, Portugal offers a wide variety of incredible places to visit — noble cities; unique villages; alluring and dramatic scenic backdrops of mountains; crystal–clear lakes; long, winding rivers; fabulous beaches packed with sun worshippers; soft and golden sands lapped by crystalline water; nine volcanic islands, marvels, and lagoons. Being a hot spot for spending the holiday, Portugal is also known for its state–of–the–art fertility clinics and cutting–edge technology, making it an ideal destination for couples seeking top–quality care and innovative treatments.

Visiting Portugal to start a fertility treatment is discovering a remarkably diverse destination with many opportunities. According to the legal framework, single women, female couples, and heterosexual couples wishing to have a child are eligible for assisted reproduction. Fertility clinics offer a range of treatment options such as traditional IVF, ICSI, Egg Donation, and reciprocal IVF, and many clinics boast success rates that are on par with those in the United States and the United Kingdom. Like in Spain, the only option that is not offered in Portugal is surrogacy, as there is currently no legal framework regulating it.

Cost of IVF in Portugal: 

• IVF program price ranges from €3,700 to €5,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF using own oocytes program price ranges from €12,000 to €16,000 without medication. 
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from €5,600 to €6,800 without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF Egg Donation program price ranges from €16,000 to €20,000 without medication.
• Reciprocal IVF program price ranges from €4,500 to €5,500 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• The legal age limit for IVF is 50 years old (for women).
• Maximum 2 embryos can be transferred per cycle.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Cyprus

Cyprus is a country divided by the Green Line in its capital — Nicosia, offering the Turkish experience in the northern part and the Greek experience in the south. Being the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is a summer hot spot and one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful places to visit for easygoing beach vacations. For most visitors, Cyprus is all about the sandy beach and clear calm water, but for some visitors, Cyprus is all about starting an IVF journey while holidaying. 

The island of Cyprus is easily accessible by international flights from any country in the world, which is why more and more singles and couples desiring to have IVF babies are coming here. There are no restrictions on marital status or sexual orientation; thus, heterosexual couples, single women and men, male and female couples have access to assisted reproduction services — IVF, reciprocal IVF, Tandem IVF cycle, and Embryo Adoption. It is also worth noting that there is no regulation on surrogacy; thus, fertility clinics and surrogacy agencies accept transferring embryos from intended parents (singles, heterosexual couples, and LGBTQIA+ couples) to surrogate mothers without breaking any law.

Cost of IVF in Cyprus: 

• IVF program price ranges from €3,000 to €4,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF using own oocytes program price ranges from €7,000 to €10,000 without medication. 
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from €5,000 to €6,500 without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF Egg Donation program price ranges from €10,000 to €14,000 without medication.
• Tandem IVF cycle (Egg Back–up; own eggs and donor eggs) €6,500 to €7,000 without medication.
• Reciprocal IVF program price ranges from €5,250 to €6,000 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• The legal age limit for IVF is 58 years old (for women).
• Maximum 3 embryos can be transferred per cycle.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in the Czech Republic

Located in Central Europe, the Czech Republic is a fascinating country of contrasts and surprises: stunning cities and tiny towns, rolling hills and heavily forested mountains, unique castles, and modern skyscrapers. Beautiful in any season and open for tourism and medical tourism, this country attracts couples seeking fertility treatment. But there are two things to consider before booking the tickets: first, accessibility to assisted reproduction is legally restricted to heterosexual couples. And second, if you are looking for a surrogacy program, it is vital to know that the country neither legalizes, regulates, nor prohibits couples from applying for and performing surrogacy because there is no legal framework framing it.

The couples are eligible for IVF, Tandem oocyte cycle (Egg Donor Back–Up), Egg Donor IVF, and Embryo Adoption. Couples desiring to have babies through surrogacy have access to surrogacy programs involving IVF using their oocytes and sperm and bundles with Egg Donation IVF and gestational surrogacy.

Cost of IVF in the Czech Republic: 

• IVF program price ranges from €2,400 to €3,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF using own oocytes program price ranges from €6,000 to €9,000 without medication. 
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from €4,800 to €8,500 without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF Egg Donation program price ranges from €7,500 to €11,500 without medication.
• Tandem IVF cycle (Egg Back–up; own eggs and donor eggs) €5,700 to €7,000 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• The legal age limit for IVF is 49 years old (for women).
• Maximum 2 embryos can be transferred per cycle.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Slovakia

Slovakia is a tiny and beautiful country known for its vibrant cities, inspiring nature, beautiful chateaus and palaces, hundreds of caves, and alpine skiing with a twist. This destination is often overlooked by couples seeking IVF who prefer to focus on neighboring countries like Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic. While accessibility to fertility treatment is legally restricted to heterosexual couples, this mountainous country is a dream destination for many foreign couples as Slovak ART law allows IVF, Egg Donation IVF, Sperm Donor IVF, and Embryo Donation. Slovak fertility clinics also offer fertility preservation and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT–A, PGT–M, PGT–SR) for screening the embryo before transfer or adoption and Gender Selection IVF in couples with a high risk of transmitting sex–linked genetic disorders and select embryos with a healthy chromosome profile for transfer.

Although the couples have access to many assisted reproduction services, unlike the other European countries, where fertility treatment options are limited to IVF using own oocytes and the partner’s sperm, having a baby through surrogacy is impossible. Slovak legislation prohibits surrogacy, sex selection for reasons other than medical, and experimentation on embryos.

Cost of IVF in Slovakia: 

• IVF program price ranges from €1,100 to €2,500 for a single cycle without medication.
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from €3,200 to €4,900 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• There is no legal age limit for IVF, but most clinics accept patients up to 53 years old. 
• Maximum 2 embryos can be transferred per cycle.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Georgia

Georgia is a country of many contrasts, which makes it an especially appealing place to visit. The attractions that bring tourists to Georgia range from the inspiring mountain landscapes to the romantic beaches and the dazzling modern architecture of Tbilisi. The breathtaking beauty of nature, historical sites that illuminate life, mild climate, warm hospitality, and modern medical facilities — all make this small Caucasian country a fabulous destination that offers a unique and unforgettable experience for those embarking on the IVF journey.

Having a unique IVF and Surrogacy legislation allowing egg donation, sperm donation, the simultaneous donation of sperm and egg, preimplantation genetic testing, embryo vitrification, FET, and gestational surrogacy, — Georgia, is an ideal destination for many international couples seeking IVF treatment or considering surrogacy. Moreover, Georgia has no restrictions on the number of embryos that may be transferred, while in some European countries, this number is limited to 3 transfers maximum. 

It is essential to know that according to Georgia legislation, single women are eligible for IUI and Ivf treatment, and heterosexual couples are eligible for fertility treatment and surrogacy. The others: single men and LGBTQIA+ singles/couples should consider other destinations for IVF, reciprocal IVF, or surrogacy (such as Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, or the United States).

Cost of IVF in Georgia: 

• IVF program price ranges from $5,000 to $8,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF using own oocytes program price ranges from $8,000 to $10,000 without medication. 
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from $7,000 to $11,000 without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF Egg Donation program price ranges from $9,500 to $14,000 without medication. 

Things to Consider: 

• There is no legal age limit for IVF treatment. 
• No limit on number of embryos that can be transferred per cycle, but some clinics transfer maximum 3 embryos to reduce the risk of multifetal pregnancy.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Mexico

Sparkling, beautiful, blooming, and fresh — Mexico — can boast not only resorts, stunning scenery, and the brilliant turquoise hues of the Caribbean Sea, but also a large network of fertility clinics offering assisted reproduction services to Mexicans and foreigners. With endless sunshine, powder–soft white–to–golden sand beaches backed by deep blue and turquoise waves of the Caribbean Sea, touching the Pacific Ocean, and always bustling, Mexico is a unique destination for holidaying and undergoing an IVF or embarking on surrogacy journey. According to Mexican legislation, fertility treatment options are available to all regardless marital status and sexual orientation. That is why Mexican fertility clinics and surrogacy agencies are open to all singles, couples, and LGBTQIA+ couples coming to this surf and sand country hoping to return with a newborn.

Surrogacy is available in most states; only some states, like Tabasco, have banned surrogacy services. In other states like Cancun, Mexico City, and Quintana Roo, surrogacy programs continue to be offered.

Cost of IVF in Mexico: 

• IVF program price ranges from $6,000 to $8,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF using own oocytes program price ranges from $10,000 to $16,000 without medication. 
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from $11,000 to $17,000 without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF Egg Donation program price ranges from $14,500 to $20,000 without medication.
• Reciprocal IVF program price ranges from $6,500 to $9,000 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• There is no legal age limit for IVF treatment. 
• No limit on number of embryos that can be transferred per cycle, but some clinics transfer maximum 3 embryos to reduce the risk of multifetal pregnancy. 

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Colombia

Colombia is one of the hottest up–and–coming destinations in South America, with clear waters and blond sands backed by palm trees, unique architecture, and beautiful nature. It is a great destination for fertility treatment and surrogacy because of its excellent medical care system and affordable prices. The Colombian constitution does not allow discrimination, which is why anyone is eligible for assisted reproduction program. Also, there is no legislation that approves or prohibits surrogacy; therefore, this country has emerged as a popular surrogacy hub with same–sex couples and gay singles. The only thing that should be considered before embarking on surrogacy is that you should have a genetic link to the baby. It means that a single mom should use her oocytes, a single father has to use his sperm, and the couple should use at least one partner’s genetic material in IVF for gestational surrogacy.

Cost of IVF in Colombia: 

• IVF program price ranges from $5,000 to $8,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from $10,000 to $16,000 without medication.
• Reciprocal IVF program price ranges from $5,500 to $8,000 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• There is no legal age limit for IVF treatment. 
• Maximum 5 embryos can be created per cycle.
• Maximum 2 embryos can be transferred per cycle.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in the United States

The hot spot of fertility treatment and surrogacy services, the United States, is open to anyone looking into assisted reproduction services. Easily accessible by international flights, implementing clear legislation on ART and surrogacy, and having an excessive experience in the ART and surrogacy process — from the first call to the day you are holding your tiny miracle — it is a top destination for one beautiful and secured IVF or surrogacy experience. 

With so many opportunities to start a surrogacy journey, it can be challenging to know where to start it. Although the US is one of the most surrogacy–friendly countries in the world, open to singles, heterosexual couples, and LGBTQIA+ couples, some states ban surrogacy, and other states can be more or less surrogacy friendly. In addition, surrogacy laws in the US vary from state to state, making it possible for all types of surrogacy services to be offered for US and non–US citizens.

Cost of IVF in the United States: 

• IVF program price ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF using own oocytes program price ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 without medication. 
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from $20,000 to $30,000 without medication.
• IVF using frozen donor eggs program price ranges from $13,000 to $20,000 without medication.
• Guaranteed IVF Egg Donation program price ranges from $25,000 to $49,000 without medication.
• Tandem IVF cycle (Egg Back–up; own eggs and donor eggs) $20,000 to $49,000 without medication.
• Reciprocal IVF program price ranges from $10,000 to $20,000 without medication.

IVF Treatment & Surrogacy in Thailand 

Thailand, a land of luxury tropical escapes, is an open destination for couples looking for fertility treatment options. According to legislation, married couples are eligible for IVF, frozen embryo transfer, and cycles involving preimplantation genetic testing add–ons. Egg and sperm donations are legal in Thailand; however, commercial egg or sperm donation is not. Egg donor recipients are not allowed to receive eggs from more than one donor per treatment. The same thing to sperm donor recipients — they are not allowed to receive sperm from more than one donor per treatment. Couples at high risk of transmitting heritable genetic diseases are eligible for performing tests to identify genetic defects within embryos — PGD. In contrast, all couples are eligible for PGS. It is worth noting that Gender Selection IVF is performed for medical reasons only. 

The legal access to surrogacy is limited to officially married Thai couples, and the legal type of surrogacy is limited to altruistic, gestational, and non–commercial. All singles and same–sex couples are banned from completing surrogacy in Thailand, even if they are Thai citizens. In addition, the surrogate mother must be a sibling of one member of the couple. She must be married, have her husband’s consent for the surrogacy process, have her own child, and volunteer to carry a baby. It is worth adding that the surrogate mother’s eggs cannot be used in IVF. Only the intended parents’ eggs and sperm can be used for the creation of an embryo, or alternatively, the embryo can be created using either donated eggs fertilized with the husband’s sperm or the wife’s eggs fertilized with donated sperm.

Cost of IVF in Thailand: 

• IVF program price ranges from $5,500 to $8,000 for a single cycle without medication.
• Egg Donor IVF program price ranges from €6,000 to €10,000 without medication.

Things to Consider: 

• There is no legal age limit for IVF.
• Maximum 2 embryos can be transferred per cycle.

Wrapping Things Up

Whether you are a single person or a couple, IVF treatment can be an emotional and life–changing experience. No matter what country you choose to go to for IVF treatment this spring, it’s essential to do your research and select a clinic and specialist that you trust. By taking the time to explore your options and find the right fit for your needs, you can increase your chances of success and achieve your dream of starting or growing your family. We hope this guide has helped you find the perfect place for your IVF treatment this spring. Let your IVF Bloom.