Yes, IVF is legal in Greece, governed by Law 3089/2002 and subsequent amendments, with oversight from the Hellenic National Authority for Assisted Reproduction (HNAAR). The framework permits IVF for married couples, unmarried women, and same-sex female couples, subject to strict ethical and medical protocols. Recent 2026 amendments expand access but maintain caps on embryo creation and storage.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Greece
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Eligibility Criteria: IVF is permitted for women under 50 (with exceptions up to 54 under medical justification) and requires a mandatory 30-day reflection period post-consent. Same-sex female couples must provide joint consent and undergo psychological evaluation.
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Embryo Limits: Clinics may create and store up to 6 embryos per cycle, with a maximum of 3 transferred per attempt. Excess embryos may be cryopreserved for up to 5 years, renewable under HNAAR approval.
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Donor Anonymity & Screening: Gamete donors must be aged 18–35, undergo genetic and infectious disease testing, and remain anonymous. Recipients receive non-identifying donor profiles, per EU tissue directive alignment.