Egg Donation and IVF in Greece

Greece is one of the European destinations where IVF with a patient’s own eggs, egg donation and sperm donation are available under a national assisted-reproduction framework.

Treatment is available to single women and heterosexual couples, while female couples who are married or in a civil partnership can also access assisted reproduction under specific legal conditions. The maximum legal age for a woman receiving assisted reproduction is 54 years, with approval from the Greek National Authority required from age 50 years and 1 day.

IVF with a patient’s own eggs typically costs around €3,200–€6,200, while egg-donation programmes are generally around €5,000–€8,000 based on the treatment ranges covered in this guide.

One important change for patients considering donor treatment is that Greece is no longer an anonymous-only donation destination. Under Law 4958/2022, donors can choose different identity arrangements, including anonymous donation, identifiable donation, or identity disclosure to the donor-conceived person after adulthood.

Which patients choose Greece for egg donation IVF?

• Greece offers IVF treatments to women up to the age of 54, one of the most generous age limits in Europe.
• IVF and egg donation are legally permitted for single women. To access treatment, a notarial deed confirming consent and intent is required, offering a clear legal framework that supports single-parent families.
• Greece permits fertility treatment for both married and unmarried heterosexual couples.
• Greek IVF clinics offer no-waiting-list access to both egg and sperm donors, making them ideal for couples requiring double donation. Clinics coordinate these services efficiently and provide clear, personalized guidance.
• Egg donation treatment in Greece is competitively priced, with most packages ranging between €5,000 and €8,000.
• The legal framework in Greece for assisted reproduction is clear and well-regulated. Parental rights are well defined, making it easier for international patients to feel secure in their decision to pursue treatment in the country.
• Greece combines high medical standards with a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Many clinics are located in cities like Athens and Thessaloniki or near coastal areas, allowing patients to combine treatment with a relaxing stay.

Egg donation and IVF in Greece – basic information

Sources: Legislation and reimbursement of ART and IUI treatments in Europe >>> | IVF Abroad Patients Guide – 2026 >>> *ESHRE 2018 EIM REPORT​

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IVF clinics in Greece

Greece is known for some of the best egg donor clinics in Europe. Nowadays, the country offers over 50 IVF clinics, and most of them are located in the biggest Greek cities: Athens and Thessaloniki, and on Crete. The number of procedures performed and their comparatively high average success rate perfectly demonstrate Greek clinics’ experience in IVF treatments.

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Fertility treatments in Greece

Greece is famous for its tolerant legal framework for IVF services. When it comes to IVF cycles with own eggs and egg donation, the age limit for women undergoing IVF treatment is 54 years old. There are no exceptions in terms of the marital status of heterosexual couples in the sense that all the procedures are available to both married and unmarried couples provided that the latter has signed a notarial deed. The same procedures are also available to single women after signing a notarial deed.

In all cases the treatment is anonymous – neither the donor nor the patients’ identities are released to the other party. Social freezing of eggs and sperm is also permitted; embryo freezing is also an option. Embryos, eggs and sperm can be stored for up to ten years. The number of embryos that is permitted to be transferred varies with age. Patients under 35 are allowed to transfer two embryos, unless they already had two failed embryo transfers; in that case, those patients are allowed to transfer three embryos. Patients over the age of 40 are also allowed to transfer three embryos.

Fertility patients in Greece have access to genetic testing options, such as PGT-A (also known as PGS), as well as PGD. Sex selection of embryos is permitted, but only for medical reasons, such as when the mother carries a disease transferred through the Y chromosome. Surrogacy is also an option – but only if the patients have medical documentation proving them incapable of having children of their own.

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IVF for lesbian couples in Greece

IVF for same sex female couples in Greece is forbidden. Only infertile heterosexual couples and single woman can be treated in Greece.

IVF with donor eggs in Greece

Egg donation is legally permitted in Greece and is widely offered by fertility clinics treating international patients.

The typical egg-donation programme prices are around €5,000–€8,000.

However, patients comparing clinics should not assume that two packages at the same price contain the same services. Donor screening, medication, ICSI, embryo culture, freezing, storage and additional embryo transfers may be packaged differently.

Egg donor information available in Greece

Greece no longer operates an anonymous-only egg and sperm donation system.

Under Greek law, donors can choose how their identity will be handled. Depending on the option selected, the donor may remain anonymous, be identifiable, or allow their identity to be disclosed to the donor-conceived person after adulthood.

Donor identity options in Greece

In May 2026, the Greek National Authority further clarified that a known, identifiable donor may donate reproductive material to specific recipients whom they already know and who accept the donation.

The person or couple receiving treatment can choose between the donor identity categories available under the Greek system.

Egg donor qualifications

Donors in Greece are aged between 20 and 32 and they are allowed a maximum of 10 offsprings. In order to be qualified as a donor, a person has to have regular blood tests and karyotype testing conducted. Additionally, they are screened for certain serious diseases.

Donors are legally obliged to have the following tests:

• Blood type and Rhesus
• Hepatitis B & C
• HIV 1 & 2
• Syphilis
• Hemoglobin electrophoresis
• Sickle cell trait testing
• Cystic fibrosis (CF) mutation
• Fragile X testing
• Conventional karyotype

Some clinics also perform psychological screening of their donors – although this is not required by law in Greece, clinics perform these tests in order to ensure that donors understand the consequences of the donation.

The maximum number of born children through egg donation from the same egg donor is 10.

IVF with embryo donation in Greece

Embryo donation is possible and usually turns out to be more affordable than egg donation. However, patients interested in embryo donation in Greece should prepare for a six to twelve-month wait.

Some clinics also offer a “double donation” – that is, two separate donations of egg and sperm cells.

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Egg donation and IVF cost in Greece

As we mentioned earlier, Greece boasts 50 fertility clinics, an impressive number for a relatively small country. Taking into account this as well as the high quality of medical services – it must be noted that the prices of IVF and egg donation treatments are considered very good value. Egg donor programmes in Greece are between €5,000 and €8,000. In case of a single IVF cycle with own eggs, patients may pay around €3,200-€6,200.

Remember that not all clinics are transparent about the costs associated with additional services. When you contact the clinic of your choosing, make sure their advertised price includes:

• the donor’s fee, her medication and screening (if you’re interested in egg donation)
• egg retrieval
• sperm collection and sperm preparation
• ICSI
• IVF add-ons  (techniques in IVF Lab)
• transfer of blastocysts
• vitrification (freezing) and storage of embryos/blastocysts
• frozen embryo transfer

IVF success rates in Greece

The success rates of own eggs and egg donation IVF treatments are hard to compare because there is no way to access aggregate data published by a Greek, independent third party. However, patients do have access to Licensed In Vitro Fertilization Units (IVFU) & Cryopreservation Banks (CB) in Greece, where clinics accredited by the Greek National Authority of Assisted Reproduction are listed. If you decide to choose Greece for your IVF treatment, make sure your clinic of choice is listed there.

ESHRE is an independent source that publishes data on the success rates of IVF treatments in Greece; however, their reports are published with a large delay. 

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Best IVF clinics in Greece

Greece is a well-established destination for fertility treatment, offering high medical standards, experienced specialists, and competitive pricing compared to other European countries. With a patient-friendly legal framework, many international patients choose Greece for treatments such as IVF and egg donation.
Here are some of the top IVF clinics in Greece, known for their expertise and high-quality care:

• Newlife IVF Greece
• EmBIO Medical Center
• Assisting Nature – Human Reproduction & Genetics
• My Fertility
• Pelargos IVF

Many clinics provide services tailored to international patients, including multilingual support, remote consultations, and assistance with travel arrangements.

IVF laws and clinics accreditation in Greece

IVF treatments in Greece are regulated by the Greek National Authority for Assisted Reproduction. They regulate the way clinics operate, as well as issue guidelines and perform regular unannounced inspections of clinics and cryopreservation banks in Greece. All accredited assisted reproduction units are listed in the register of Licensed In Vitro Fertilization Units (IVFU) and Cryopreservation Banks (CB). 

The basic legal framework describing assisted reproduction treatments in Greece is described in two laws:

• law 3089 (“Medically Assisted Human Reproduction”, 2002)
• and law 3305 (“Application of Medically Assisted Reproduction”, 2005).

Is Greece a good option for your priorities?

There is no single IVF destination that is best for every patient. Greece may fit some priorities particularly well while being less suitable for others.

IVF in Greece – FAQ

Why Choose Greece for Egg Donation and IVF?

Greek fertility clinics are acknowledged for their high medical standards, advanced technology, and supportive legal framework for assisted reproduction. Many follow strict international guidelines from organizations like European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the World Health Organization (WHO), ensuring quality care and ethical practices. Greece is also known for its high IVF success rates, cutting-edge laboratories, and experienced medical professionals trained in top fertility centers.

What is included in the cost of IVF in Greece?

The price of IVF in Greece usually covers essential services and treatments like consultations, fertility tests, ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo transfer. Most clinics offer all-inclusive packages that include medications, monitoring, and procedures. Some may also include embryo freezing and short-term storage, but this varies.

Extras like egg or sperm donation, genetic testing, and long-term embryo storage typically cost more. Since pricing depends on the clinic and treatment plan, patients should confirm what’s included in their treatment.

Article sources:

• https://www.eshre.eu/Data-collection-and-research/Consortia/EIM/Legislation-for-ART-and-IUI-treatments
• https://eaiya.gov.gr/en/legislation/
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• Patients’ Enquiries Report 2023-24, IVFMedia.org
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