Who is eligible for IVF in China as an international patient?

Under the National Health Commission's Assisted Reproductive Technology regulations, IVF in mainland China is restricted to legally married heterosexual couples. Couples must present: (1) a valid marriage certificate (foreign marriage certificates require notarization and Chinese apostille / consular legalization); (2) both partners' passports; (3) a documented medical indication for IVF. Single women, same-sex couples, and surrogacy are not permitted under current mainland Chinese law. International couples seeking treatment outside these criteria typically choose Hong Kong, Thailand or the United States. We are transparent about this regulatory framework and will tell you upfront if you are not eligible.

What does IVF cost in China?

Indicative all-in international-patient pricing per fresh IVF cycle at top reproductive medicine centres: standard IVF $5,500–$7,500; IVF with ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) $6,500–$8,500; IVF + PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy) $9,000–$13,500 including biopsy and lab fees; frozen embryo transfer (FET) $1,800–$2,800 per attempt. Quotes include consultations, ovarian stimulation medication, egg retrieval, lab fees, embryo culture, and one fresh transfer. Excludes optional add-ons such as time-lapse imaging or assisted hatching.

Which Chinese hospitals are licensed for assisted reproduction?

Approximately 540 institutions in mainland China are licensed by the National Health Commission to perform assisted reproductive technology. International-patient-friendly programs include: (1) Peking University Third Hospital — birthplace of mainland China's first IVF baby (1988), national reproductive medicine reference; (2) Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya (Changsha) — among the largest IVF centres globally by cycle volume; (3) Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — strong PGT and complex case program; (4) Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University — Class A teaching hospital; (5) Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (Guangzhou) — strong reproductive endocrinology and male fertility program. All accept international patients via international medical departments with English-speaking coordinators.

What success rates are reported?

Per published Chinese data, leading reproductive medicine centres report clinical pregnancy rates per fresh transfer of approximately 50–55% in women under 35, declining to 35–40% age 35–37, 25–30% age 38–40 and 10–15% age 41–42 — broadly consistent with SART (US) and HFEA (UK) benchmarks. Live birth rates are 5–10 percentage points lower. Success rates depend strongly on individual factors and should be discussed with the treating physician based on your AMH, antral follicle count and partner sperm parameters. We do not guarantee outcomes.

How long do I need to stay in China for an IVF cycle?

A typical fresh cycle requires two visits or one extended visit: (1) initial workup and consultation 3–5 days; (2) ovarian stimulation 8–12 days during which monitoring scans occur every 2–3 days; (3) trigger and egg retrieval day 1; (4) fresh embryo transfer 3–5 days post-retrieval, OR freeze-all and return for a frozen embryo transfer in a later cycle. Total in-country time: 18–25 days for a one-trip fresh cycle; or two trips of 7–10 days each for a freeze-all + later FET cycle. PGT-A adds 2–3 weeks of lab time before transfer.

What about PGT-A and PGT-M (genetic testing)?

PGT-A (aneuploidy screening) and PGT-M (monogenic disease screening, e.g. cystic fibrosis, thalassemia) are available at licensed centres. PGT for non-medical sex selection is prohibited by Chinese law. PGT-M for sex-linked genetic disease (e.g. hemophilia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy) is permitted when there is a documented medical indication. Pre-implantation testing is performed in licensed cytogenetics labs at the same centre or a partner reference lab.

What documentation do I need to bring?

(1) Marriage certificate, notarized and apostilled / consular-legalized for use in China; (2) both partners' passports valid 6+ months; (3) M-visa (medical visa) — we provide the invitation letter; (4) recent fertility workup if available: AMH, FSH, LH, estradiol, AFC ultrasound, semen analysis, HSG or saline sonogram, infectious disease panel (HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis); (5) any prior IVF cycle records. The treating centre will repeat infectious disease testing on arrival per Chinese regulations.

What about egg / sperm donation and surrogacy?

Donor eggs are available at licensed centres but the donor pool is small and tightly regulated; expect a 6–18 month wait. Donor sperm is available from licensed sperm banks. Surrogacy is illegal under mainland Chinese law and we do not arrange or refer for surrogacy. Couples requiring donor or gestational arrangements typically pursue treatment in jurisdictions where these are legal and regulated.

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IVF in China,
at one-third the US cost.

$5,500–$9,500 per fresh cycle. ICSI and PGT-A available. Treatment at NHC-licensed reproductive medicine centres including Peking University Third Hospital and CITIC-Xiangya — China’s reference programs. Eligibility rules apply.

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540+

Licensed IVF centres

Across mainland China, regulated by NHC

National Health Commission

$5,500–9,500

Per fresh cycle

All-in international pricing inc. medication

Partner clinic quotes 2024

50–55%

Clinical pregnancy < 35

Per fresh transfer at leading centres

Centre-published data 2023

1988

First mainland IVF baby

Peking University Third Hospital

PUTH

PGT-A

+ PGT-M available

Aneuploidy + monogenic disease screening

Licensed centres

Married

Heterosexual couples only

Eligibility under current Chinese ART rules

NHC regulations

Procedures

Six procedures, all-in pricing.

First-line

Standard IVF

Conventional in-vitro fertilization with day 3 or day 5 fresh embryo transfer.

$5,500–7,500

Male factor

IVF + ICSI

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection — for severe male-factor infertility or prior failed fertilization.

$6,500–8,500

Genetic

IVF + PGT-A

Aneuploidy screening on day 5/6 trophectoderm biopsy. Freeze-all then transfer in next cycle.

$9,000–13,500

Specialist

IVF + PGT-M

Monogenic disease screening for documented hereditary conditions (e.g. thalassemia, cystic fibrosis).

$11,000–16,000

Per cycle

Frozen embryo transfer

FET protocol — natural cycle or hormone-supported. 7–10 day stay typically required.

$1,800–2,800

Egg freezing

Fertility preservation

Available only with documented medical indication (e.g. pre-chemotherapy). Not for elective social freezing in mainland China.

$4,500–6,500

Top fertility hospitals

Six fertility centres
open to international couples.

Beijing

Peking University Third Hospital 北京大学第三医院

National reference · birthplace of mainland China's first IVF baby (1988)

Changsha

Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya 中信湘雅

Among the world's largest IVF centres by cycle volume · strong PGT program

Shanghai

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital 上海第九人民医院

Class A teaching · complex case program · strong PGT-M and recurrent loss

Shanghai

Renji Hospital, SJTU 仁济医院

Class A teaching · large reproductive medicine centre · international wing

Guangzhou

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital 中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院

Strong reproductive endocrinology and andrology programs

Hangzhou

Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University 浙江大学医学院附属妇产科医院

Class A · regional reference for reproductive medicine and PGT

Cost comparison

China vs US vs UK,
real fertility pricing.

China

United States

United Kingdom

Standard IVF (per cycle)

$5,500–$7,500

$15,000–$25,000

£5,000–£8,000

IVF + ICSI

$6,500–$8,500

$17,000–$28,000

£6,000–£9,500

IVF + PGT-A

$9,000–$13,500

$22,000–$35,000

£9,000–£14,000

Frozen embryo transfer

$1,800–$2,800

$4,500–$7,500

£1,800–£3,500

Egg freezing (medical)

$4,500–$6,500

$10,000–$17,000

£4,500–£7,000

Sources: SART national summary 2023, HFEA fertility treatment 2023, partner-clinic itemized quotes 2024–2025. Pricing is indicative and excludes airfare, accommodation and additional cycles. Eligibility under PRC NHC regulations. Educational only — not medical advice.

FAQ

IVF in China — answered.

Who is eligible for IVF in China as an international patient?: Under the National Health Commission's Assisted Reproductive Technology regulations, IVF in mainland China is restricted to legally married heterosexual couples. Couples must present: (1) a valid marriage certificate (foreign marriage certificates require notarization and Chinese apostille / consular legalization); (2) both partners' passports; (3) a documented medical indication for IVF. Single women, same-sex couples, and surrogacy are not permitted under current mainland Chinese law. International couples seeking treatment outside these criteria typically choose Hong Kong, Thailand or the United States. We are transparent about this regulatory framework and will tell you upfront if you are not eligible.
What does IVF cost in China?: Indicative all-in international-patient pricing per fresh IVF cycle at top reproductive medicine centres: standard IVF $5,500–$7,500; IVF with ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) $6,500–$8,500; IVF + PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy) $9,000–$13,500 including biopsy and lab fees; frozen embryo transfer (FET) $1,800–$2,800 per attempt. Quotes include consultations, ovarian stimulation medication, egg retrieval, lab fees, embryo culture, and one fresh transfer. Excludes optional add-ons such as time-lapse imaging or assisted hatching.
Which Chinese hospitals are licensed for assisted reproduction?: Approximately 540 institutions in mainland China are licensed by the National Health Commission to perform assisted reproductive technology. International-patient-friendly programs include: (1) Peking University Third Hospital — birthplace of mainland China's first IVF baby (1988), national reproductive medicine reference; (2) Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya (Changsha) — among the largest IVF centres globally by cycle volume; (3) Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — strong PGT and complex case program; (4) Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University — Class A teaching hospital; (5) Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (Guangzhou) — strong reproductive endocrinology and male fertility program. All accept international patients via international medical departments with English-speaking coordinators.
What success rates are reported?: Per published Chinese data, leading reproductive medicine centres report clinical pregnancy rates per fresh transfer of approximately 50–55% in women under 35, declining to 35–40% age 35–37, 25–30% age 38–40 and 10–15% age 41–42 — broadly consistent with SART (US) and HFEA (UK) benchmarks. Live birth rates are 5–10 percentage points lower. Success rates depend strongly on individual factors and should be discussed with the treating physician based on your AMH, antral follicle count and partner sperm parameters. We do not guarantee outcomes.
How long do I need to stay in China for an IVF cycle?: A typical fresh cycle requires two visits or one extended visit: (1) initial workup and consultation 3–5 days; (2) ovarian stimulation 8–12 days during which monitoring scans occur every 2–3 days; (3) trigger and egg retrieval day 1; (4) fresh embryo transfer 3–5 days post-retrieval, OR freeze-all and return for a frozen embryo transfer in a later cycle. Total in-country time: 18–25 days for a one-trip fresh cycle; or two trips of 7–10 days each for a freeze-all + later FET cycle. PGT-A adds 2–3 weeks of lab time before transfer.
What about PGT-A and PGT-M (genetic testing)?: PGT-A (aneuploidy screening) and PGT-M (monogenic disease screening, e.g. cystic fibrosis, thalassemia) are available at licensed centres. PGT for non-medical sex selection is prohibited by Chinese law. PGT-M for sex-linked genetic disease (e.g. hemophilia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy) is permitted when there is a documented medical indication. Pre-implantation testing is performed in licensed cytogenetics labs at the same centre or a partner reference lab.
What documentation do I need to bring?: (1) Marriage certificate, notarized and apostilled / consular-legalized for use in China; (2) both partners' passports valid 6+ months; (3) M-visa (medical visa) — we provide the invitation letter; (4) recent fertility workup if available: AMH, FSH, LH, estradiol, AFC ultrasound, semen analysis, HSG or saline sonogram, infectious disease panel (HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis); (5) any prior IVF cycle records. The treating centre will repeat infectious disease testing on arrival per Chinese regulations.
What about egg / sperm donation and surrogacy?: Donor eggs are available at licensed centres but the donor pool is small and tightly regulated; expect a 6–18 month wait. Donor sperm is available from licensed sperm banks. Surrogacy is illegal under mainland Chinese law and we do not arrange or refer for surrogacy. Couples requiring donor or gestational arrangements typically pursue treatment in jurisdictions where these are legal and regulated.

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This page is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice. IVF eligibility, success rates and outcomes vary by individual. All clinical decisions are made by the treating physician at the licensed reproductive medicine centre. Surrogacy and non-medical sex selection are not permitted under PRC law.

IVF in China,at one-third the US cost.

Six procedures, all-in pricing.

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Peking University Third Hospital 北京大学第三医院

Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya 中信湘雅

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital 上海第九人民医院

Renji Hospital, SJTU 仁济医院

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