Like the Czech Republic, Greece has become another popular European destination for lower cost egg freezing. Even with their current five-year storage limitations, the Greek government continually pushes changes to legislation to promote assisted reproduction among their citizens. Due to the rise in assisted reproduction tourism in Greece, many global IVF networks are opening or partnering with clinics in Greece to have a presence.
Total Cost of Egg Freezing in Greece: €3,000 - €4,500 EUR
Single Cycle: €2,000 - €3,200 EUR
Medication: €1,000 - €2,000 EUR
Annual Storage: €200 - €300 EUR
Prevalence:
The actual number of of egg freezing cycles performed in Greece is currently unknown.
Popular Egg Freezing Clinics in Greece:
Newlife IVF Greece - Kalamaria
HYGEIA IVF - Athens
Serum IVF - Attica
Assisting Nature - Multiple Locations
For Citizens:
Elective egg freezing is not covered by state health plans in Greece.
Laws:
While it may not affect egg freezing patients, there are some laws to keep in mind if you are considering not shipping their eggs elsewhere and returning to Greece to use their eggs. Sex selection of a child is prohibited, unless you’re avoiding a severe hereditary sex-linked disease.
Storage can last up to five years, with the option to extend it for a further five years with a special permit from the National Authority of ART. If you decide you do not want to use your eggs or ship them out of Greece, you have three options: to demand their destruction, to donate them to someone trying to conceive, or to donate them for research purposes.
For Non-Citizens:
The cost of medications is included in some package prices.
Ensure your clinic is fully certified and licensed by the Greek National Authority of Assisted Reproduction.
Resources:
The National Organization for HealthCare Services Provision (EOPYY) is the largest Greek insurance company (governmental) and released a paper about IVF data. While it is not egg freezing-specific, the report shows the country’s progress towards greater assisted reproductions services coverage.
Get straightforward pricing information for egg freezing clinics in Greece.
