IVF in Cyprus: Age Limits, Laws & Eligibility

Check IVF age limits in Cyprus, eligibility for single women and same-sex couples, egg and sperm donation rules, and treatment requirements for foreign patients.

Last reviewed: October 2026

IVF age limits in Cyprus

Section 21 of Law 69(I)/2015, as amended by Law 166(I)/2023, sets the female upper age limit at 53. These provisions apply to the Republic of Cyprus, not North Cyprus. Clinical fitness assessment and mandatory biological screening are also required.

Legal framework
53 years (§21, Republic of Cyprus)
Private clinic policy
Medical assessment and clinic-specific limits apply within the statutory ceiling
Public funding
Not applicable to international cross-border patients
Male age limit
No statutory limit
Legal access, clinic policy and public funding are separate conditions. Check which applies to your treatment.

Who is eligible for IVF in Cyprus?

In the Republic of Cyprus, the law defines a couple as a man and a woman. Single women have a separate application process.

  • Heterosexual couples

    Permitted, subject to criteria

    Fully legal for married and unmarried couples.

  • Single women

    Permitted, subject to criteria

    Section 21(5) provides an application process for single women. Ask the clinic about the prescribed application and certification.

  • Female couples

    Not permitted / restricted

    The statutory definition of a couple is a man and a woman. A woman may have access through the individual application process; do not assume that reciprocal IVF is permitted.

  • Male couples / surrogacy

    Not permitted / restricted

    Surrogacy provisions cover a qualifying couple or single woman unable to carry a pregnancy for medical reasons; they do not establish access for male couples.

Egg and sperm donation rules in Cyprus

Section 33 protects donor and recipient identities and regulates donor screening. Availability and waiting times depend on the clinic and donor programme.

Donor identity
Strictly Anonymous
Egg donation
Permitted
Sperm donation
Permitted

IVF in Cyprus for foreign patients

Foreign patients must meet the applicable eligibility and screening rules. Additional requirements apply to surrogacy. Confirm whether the clinic operates in the Republic of Cyprus or North Cyprus.

  1. Valid passports or national identity cards
  2. Standard infectious disease screening (HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Syphilis)
  3. Clinic assessment within the 53-year statutory ceiling in the Republic of Cyprus
Confirm documents, screening and any clinic-specific requirements before booking your trip.

Questions about IVF laws and requirements in Cyprus

What is the age limit for IVF in Cyprus?

In the Republic of Cyprus, section 21 sets the female upper age limit at 53, following the 2023 amendment. North Cyprus has a separate framework; confirm the jurisdiction of your clinic.

Can single women undergo IVF in Cyprus?

Single women may apply under section 21(5) in the Republic of Cyprus. The clinic must follow the prescribed application and certification process.

Are egg donors anonymous in Cyprus?

Yes. Gamete donation is strictly anonymous in Cyprus, protecting the identities of both donors and intended families.

Can international patients easily travel to Cyprus for IVF?

Foreign patients can seek fertility treatment subject to local eligibility and screening rules. Surrogacy has additional legal conditions. Check the clinic’s jurisdiction and required documents before travelling.

Sources and further reading

National reference: Medically Assisted Reproduction Law (MAR Law 69(I)/2015). Last reviewed: October 2026.

Council of Medically Assisted Reproduction (CMAR)European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies 2024 (Fertility Europe & EPF)

The atlas provides comparative policy context from 2024. It does not rate clinic quality or treatment success.

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