IVF in Greece / International Patients

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Nikos Kanakas, Consultant Gynaecologist, Managing Director of Embryoland · Last reviewed: 16 October 2026

Embryoland is a fertility clinic in Athens, Greece, led by Dr. Nikos Kanakas. Since 2007 we have treated patients from more than 20 countries, and more than 5,000 children have been born after treatment at our clinic. This page explains how treatment works for patients travelling from abroad: what it costs, what Greek law allows, and how long you stay in Athens.

Key facts at a glance

• Cost: IVF with own eggs at Embryoland costs from €3,800; IVF with donor eggs from €5,900. Medication is not included and costs about €900.
• Age limit: Greek law allows assisted reproduction for women up to the age of 54.
• Donor anonymity: Egg donation at Embryoland is anonymous, in accordance with the Greek law on medically assisted reproduction.
• Waiting time: A suitable donor can usually be found within two months.
• Treatment at home and in Athens: Treatment starts in your home country under our guidance. Egg retrieval and embryo transfer take place at our clinic in Athens.
• Length of stay: A stay of about 9 days in Athens is usually required, around cycle day 12–20.

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How treatment works for international patients

1. Free video consultation. You speak with one of our doctors by video. Please send previous test results and treatment reports beforehand.
2. Tests in your home country. We send you a list of required blood tests and scans. They are done with your treating doctor at home.
3. Personal treatment plan and quote within 24 hours. You receive a written plan with all steps and a price quote.
4. Donor matching (donor-egg treatment only). We match you with a screened donor based on physical characteristics such as hair colour, eye colour and skin tone. A suitable donor can usually be found within two months.
5. Start of treatment at home. You start medication in your home country on a schedule we provide, with our guidance throughout.
6. Stay in Athens (about 9 days, around cycle day 12–20). Egg retrieval or donor egg collection, fertilisation in our laboratory and embryo transfer take place during this stay. We help with accommodation near the clinic.
7. Pregnancy test. You take a blood test at home on the date we give you and send us the result.
8. Follow-up. Dr. Kanakas stays in contact after you return home and advises you and your local doctor.

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Your chances of success

Your chances of pregnancy depend on your age, your diagnosis and your treatment history. At the first consultation your doctor reviews your previous reports and explains which treatment options are suitable for you.

Our laboratory and quality standards

Our laboratory uses time-lapse embryo monitoring, EmbryoGlue®, MACS® sperm selection and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A). Embryoland has been certified under ELOT EN 15224 (quality management in healthcare) since 2017. Our team speaks Greek, English, German, French and Swedish.

Frequently asked questions

How much does IVF with donor eggs cost in Greece at Embryoland?
IVF with donor eggs at Embryoland costs from €5,900. IVF with your own eggs costs from €3,800. Medication is not included and costs about €900.

What is the age limit for IVF and egg donation in Greece?
Greek law allows assisted reproduction for women up to the age of 54. A medical assessment confirms that pregnancy is safe for you.

Is egg donation anonymous in Greece?
Yes. Egg donation at Embryoland is anonymous, in accordance with the Greek law on medically assisted reproduction.

How long do I have to wait for an egg donor?
A suitable donor can usually be found within two months.

How many times do I need to travel to Athens?
Usually once. Treatment starts in your home country under our guidance; egg retrieval and embryo transfer take place during one stay in Athens.

How long will I stay in Athens?
A stay of about 9 days is usually required, around cycle day 12–20.

Can single women have treatment at Embryoland?
Yes. Single women can have IVF and donor treatment at Embryoland in accordance with Greek law.

Can I do the first consultation online?
Yes. The first consultation is a free video call with one of our doctors. You receive your personal treatment plan and quote within 24 hours.

Which languages does the team speak?
Our team speaks Greek, English, German, French and Swedish.

What tests do I need before treatment?
We send you a personal list after the consultation. It usually includes blood tests for both partners, a gynaecological ultrasound and a semen analysis. The tests are done with your treating doctor at home.

About the author

Dr. Nikos Kanakas is a Consultant Gynaecologist and the Managing Director of Embryoland in Athens. He graduated in Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens and completed his specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1990. He held a Medical Research Council Training Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine at Heidelberg University Medical School, where he completed his PhD. He is a member of ESHRE and ASRM.