IVF in Greece: Age Limits, Laws & Eligibility

Check IVF age limits in Greece, 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 Greece

Greek Law 4958/2022 established a general limit of 50 years, with legal authorization to treat women aged 50 years and 0 days up to 54 years and 0 days upon obtaining a formal medical safety permit from the National Authority (EAIYA).

Legal framework
54 years (50 statutory general + permit required for 50–54)
Private clinic policy
Up to 50 without special permit; 50 to 54 requires National Authority medical certification
Public funding
Up to 50 years under EOPYY public healthcare
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 Greece?

Accessible to heterosexual couples and single women (via notarial deed).

  • Heterosexual couples

    Permitted, subject to criteria

    Fully legal for married or cohabiting couples (unmarried couples require a notarial deed).

  • Single women

    Permitted, subject to criteria

    Fully legal with a signed notarial deed declaring that she is pursuing treatment alone.

  • Female couples

    Permitted, subject to criteria

    One female partner may undergo treatment as a single woman via notarial deed. ROPA (shared motherhood) is not explicitly codified under Greek MAR statute.

  • Male couples / surrogacy

    Not permitted / restricted

    Surrogacy in Greece requires judicial authorization and is legally restricted to heterosexual couples and single women with proven medical infertility.

Egg and sperm donation rules in Greece

Egg and sperm donation is confidential and anonymous. Non-identifying medical history and physical characteristics are shared. Under Law 4958/2022, an optional registry mechanism for consenting donors exists, but clinical practice overwhelmingly utilizes anonymous matching.

Donor identity
Strictly Anonymous
Egg donation
Permitted
Sperm donation
Permitted

IVF in Greece for foreign patients

Greece is a top cross-border medical destination with clear regulatory oversight from EAIYA.

  1. Valid passports
  2. Standard EU blood screening (HIV, HBV, HCV, VDRL)
  3. Notarial deed for single women or unmarried cohabiting couples
  4. EAIYA permit for women aged 50 to 54
Confirm documents, screening and any clinic-specific requirements before booking your trip.

Questions about IVF laws and requirements in Greece

What is the maximum age for IVF treatment in Greece?

Under Greek Law 4958/2022, women up to 54 years of age can receive IVF treatment. Between ages 50 and 54, a special medical permit is issued by the Greek National Authority (EAIYA).

Can single women undergo IVF in Greece?

Yes. Single women can receive IVF with donor sperm by signing a straightforward notarial deed before a notary public.

Is surrogacy legal for international patients in Greece?

Yes. Greece has a regulated altruistic surrogacy framework that requires prior authorization from a Greek district court. It is open to heterosexual couples and single women who can medically prove their inability to carry.

Are egg donors anonymous in Greece?

Yes. Gamete donation in Greece is anonymous, protecting the privacy of both donors and intended parents.

Sources and further reading

National reference: Law 4958/2022 amending Law 3305/2005 on Medically Assisted Reproduction. Last reviewed: October 2026.

Greek National Authority of Medically Assisted Reproduction (NAMAR / EAIYA)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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