IVF Laws
Considering IVF in Greece?
Greece is very popular for IVF treatments because the Greek law is quite liberal and allows for all fertility treatments. Costs are lower compared to other countries while success rates are high and the medical staff are well trained and experienced. All these make Greece a great IVF destination.
The Greek law regarding all assisted reproductive techniques was revised in 2017. It covers many areas and is ultimately to ensure that the techniques and procedures are in the best interests of the conceived child.
The law states:
- The age limit for women undergoing IVF treatment is 50 years. There is no age limit for men.
- Non-married couples are required to have a signed notarial deed either stating that a woman is single or, if there is a partner, that he is agreeing to the treatment and that he will be the legal father of the offspring. The notarial deeds can be signed when the couple/woman arrives in Greece and the cost is around €70.
- Sex selection is only allowed for medical reasons.
- Donation of egg and sperm is anonymous.
- Surrogacy is allowed under Greek law. There should be medical grounds and court approval must be arranged.
Embryo transfer laws state the following:
- In women under 35 years of age using own eggs, one or two embryos can be transferred.
- In women over 35 and under 40 years of age using own eggs, up to two embryos can be transferred if it is the first or second treatment cycles. Thereafter, on subsequent treatment cycles, up to three embryos can be transferred.
- In women aged 40 years of age using own eggs, up to three embryos can be transferred.
- In women over 40 years of age using own eggs, up to four embryos can be transferred.
- In all women using donor eggs, only two embryos are allowed to be transferred.
