The rise of fertility tourism across Europe has provided countries such as Spanyolország, the Cseh Köztársaság és Görögország with a lucrative income at a time when other industries have fallen by the wayside and economies have struggled.
With demand for cost-effective IVF treatment as high as ever, countries that have established a strong reputation in the sector have been joined by a number of new, lesser-known destinations. Although not part of the established fertility tourism circuit, many of these new countries are offering unique benefits to fertility tourists, ranging from less stringent regulations to more cost-effective treatments.
Top Destinations for Fertility Treatments Abroad
1. Spain
Spain remains the gold standard for many international IVF patients. Cities like Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona are home to clinics that combine cutting-edge labs with extensive donor databases and English-speaking care teams. The country’s strict regulation of fertility treatments—including mandatory reporting of success rates—creates an environment of transparency and trust.
Spanyol klinikák often provide comprehensive donor-egg packages that include medication, monitoring, and embryo transfer. Many are also expanding pre-implantation testing and fertility preservation services.
Spain’s reputation is not just about science—it’s also about experience. Warm weather, cultural richness, and excellent travel connections make it a practical and emotionally uplifting place to undergo treatment.
Why consider Spain for IVF?
- Short waiting times for donor eggs (2–4 weeks)
- Guaranteed anonymity in donation
- Top-tier lab technologies (time-lapse, PGT-A, vitrification)
- Warm climate and well-connected travel hubs
- Clinics known for high success rates and English-speaking staff
2. Greece
Greece offers a unique blend of trusted fertility expertise and the calming atmosphere of a holiday retreat. With clinics based in both city centres like Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as island destinations such as Crete, patients often combine treatment with a relaxing Mediterranean escape.
The country’s inclusive legal framework and affordable pricing make it an increasingly popular destination for those who want quality IVF without stress or delays.
Why consider Greece for IVF?
- Legal treatment up to age 54
- Flexible options for egg and sperm donation in the same cycle
- Widespread availability of English-speaking coordinators
- Easy logistics and scenic, holiday-like settings
3. Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, cities like Prague and Brno offer full EU-accredited IVF services at significantly reduced prices. Clinics here have a strong reputation for scientific rigor, legal clarity, and patient privacy—especially in donor-egg cycles.
Despite lower costs, patients still have access to advanced services such as PGT-A and time-lapse embryo monitoring, often at half the cost of similar procedures in Western Europe.
Why consider Czech Republic for IVF?
- Cost-effective treatment with no quality trade-off
- Anonymity in egg and sperm donation
- Consistently high clinical standards
- Age limit up to 49
4. Portugal
Portugal is a front-runner in terms of legal access and innovative IVF technology. Clinics in Lisbon and Porto welcome single women, same-sex couples, and traditional families with equal care. Since 2018, donor ID can be released when the child turns 18, promoting ethical transparency.
Clinics partner with local hotels to make logistics easy.
Why consider Portugal for IVF?
- Inclusive access to all patient types
- Long-term embryo storage (up to 25 years)
- Legal frameworks encouraging ethical donation
- Pleasant climate and wide use of English in clinics
5. North Cyprus
Treatment costs are among the lowest in Europe, often including accommodation and transport, which adds to the appeal for those seeking a cost-effective IVF journey without sacrificing quality of care or comfort.
Clinics here cater heavily to international patients, with fully English-speaking staff and highly experienced embryologists trained in the UK, Turkey, and Israel.
Why consider North Cyprus for IVF?
- Extended age limits (up to 55 in some clinics)
- Attractive pricing for high-quality IVF care
6. Turkey
With over 140 clinics offering IVF, Turkey is growing in popularity as a destination for termékenységi kezelés külföldön. Legally, the country does not allow egg, sperm or embryo donation, meaning clinics can only offer ‘own egg’ IVF. Patients must also be married to qualify for treatment. It is illegal to treat single women and lesbian couples and surrogacy is strictly prohibited. The plus side is that IVF in Turkey is up to 50% cheaper than the UK.
PGD and PGS are allowed in Turkey, but sex selection for non-medical reasons is prohibited. There is also no legal age limit for treatment, however many clinics won’t treat women 46 or older due to complications associated with using the patient’s own eggs.
There are also laws regulating the number of embryos that can be transferred. For example, women less than 35 years old are allowed one embryo transferred for the first and second cycle, and two embryos for the third cycle.
Because Turkey is not part of the European Union, clinics do not fall under the EU Tissues and Cells Directive. However, fertility clinics in Turkey do adhere to government legislation on IVF treatment.
It’s also worth noting that most UK visitors require a visa to enter Turkey, though securing one is a relatively cheap and painless process. Most visitor visas cost around £20 and are valid for three months, which is plenty of time for the majority treatments.
IVF klinikák Törökországban are inspected every six months by the Ministry of Health, where checks are carried out on equipment, staff, the physical environment and health records. The Ministry of Health will licence the clinic if it is deemed fit to practise. IVF success rates are also submitted to the Ministry of Health, although frustratingly the public does not have access to this data.
7. Latvia
Latvia is emerging as a smart option for patients seeking safe, affordable, and well-regulated fertility treatment in Northern Europe. The country’s clinics operate under EU legislation and are subject to strict oversight—providing assurance in both quality and ethics.
Treatment plans frequently include short-stay IVF options, where the consultation, medical exams, and initial treatments are condensed into a few days. This is especially helpful for those travelling from abroad with limited time off work. Many clinics also accommodate evening and weekend appointments.
What sets Latvia apart is its convenience: Riga’s city centre, airport, clinics, and hotels are all within a 15–20-minute radius. For international patients, this translates into a low-stress, high-quality treatment experience where virtually everything can be arranged without language barriers or long commutes.
Why consider Latvia for IVF?
- Rapid donor matching (under two weeks)
- Compact travel footprint (airport–clinic–hotel in 20 minutes)
- Affordable pricing with EU-standard care
8. Poland
Just a short flight from the UK and offering low cost fertility treatment options, Poland is becoming an increasingly popular fertility tourism destination. There are currently 39 IVF clinics in Poland, comprising of a mix of state and privately funded facilities. The cost of living in Poland is significantly cheaper than in the UK and USA, with consumer prices up to 75% lower in cities such as Katowice.
Similar to many other European countries, both sperm and egg donors are anonymous in Poland. The recipients can find out about the donor’s blood type and the fertility clinic will match the donor and recipient on the basis of ethnicity, race, hair colour, weight, height, body build, eye colour and blood type. People born as a result of assisted reproductive treatment can find out some information about their donors once they reach 18 years of age.
There is no upper age limit for egg or sperm donation, but most Polish fertility clinics won’t accept a donor older than 32 years of age. Donors must register with the Krajowy Rejestr Dawców (National Register of Donors), which is controlled by the Ministry of Health. This means that no more than 10 babies can be born per donor. By law, egg and sperm donors are screened psychologically and physically before being able to donate.
Fertility clinics in Poland are inspected at least once a year and they all need a license to operate.
Fertility success rates are sent to the Ministry of Health, but they are not made available to the public. Some IVF clinics will publish their success rates on their website, but unfortunately, there is no scope to view success rates for all individual clinics.
9. Bulgaria
Bulgaria is one of the lesser known European countries offering IVF treatment. The country currently has about 30 fertility clinics offering treatment, 26 of which are private. Bulgarian IVF clinic success rates match EU averages and the average cost of infertility treatment is below EU averages.
Egg donation in Bulgaria is well regulated, with treatment permitted up to the age of the menopause. Egg and sperm donors are anonymous by law, however, with respect to egg donation, close relatives (sisters and cousins) are allowed to donate to each other. However, the law around sperm donation is different. Women may not use a sperm donor who is related to her.
Egg donors are only allowed to have five children, including their own, which means fertility clinics are obliged to record the egg donor’s details in a central register, maintained by the Executive Agency for Transplantations. In order to become an egg donor, the woman must have had at least one child.
By law, each donor undergoes a full medical examination – blood tests, urine tests, a genetic consultation and a gynaecological examination. A detailed personal and family history of illnesses is also recorded and all donors undergo a psychological evaluation. Information relating to the donor, such as blood group, physical features, occupation and education is also available to recipients, as long as the identity of the donor is not revealed.
Embryo donation is permitted in Bulgaria, provided all the legal requirements have been met. Couples can donate their frozen embryos to another couple anonymously. There are no laws governing how long embryos can be stored for, however the Ministry of Health advises no more than five years. Fresh egg and sperm donation is also allowed.
Before IVF clinics in Bulgaria can undertake assisted reproduction treatments, they are inspected by the Ministry of Health. The Ministry will only licence them if they are deemed fit to practice. IVF clinics are also obliged to send in detailed reports summarising cycle numbers, number of retrieved egg cells, donors and on-site visits and inspections.
IVF success rates are submitted by law to the Executive Agency for Transplantation. However, the public does not have access to these statistics.
Bulgaria applies the European Tissue and Cells Directive which regulates assisted reproduction in the European Union. Since 2007, there has been legislation in place which defines the medical status of assisted reproduction (Regulation No.28/2007 of Ministry of Health).
10. Fertility Tourism Roundup
As demand rises from countries such as the UK and USA, more and more countries will be offering fertility treatments to couples who are either seeking more cost effective options or have specific requirements regarding IVF külföldön that cannot be met within their own country.
Having a vibrant fertility industry is important, not only because it gives couples choice, but also provides access to treatment that would otherwise be out of reach. Having greater access to fertility treatments does however come at a risk.
The maintenance of standards, particularly within non-EU countries, is often regulated internally, with some significant variations from one country to the next. As such, patients must make careful choices to ensure their treatment is both safe and successful.
