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Additional costs to consider:

The following are sometimes not included. Confirm with your clinic before you book.

1. Recipient medications (endometrial preparation): around €150
2. Recipient monitoring, bloodwork, and ultrasounds: around €150
3. Freezing of surplus embryos: around €600
4. Annual embryo storage: around €300/year or €25/month
5. Male sequencing if required: around €400

For your total budget, add the above to accommodation (around €60 to €100 per night in Nicosia), local transport, and flights. Larnaca Airport is around 30 minutes from the city center.

Read more about donor egg IVF in Cyprus.

Success rates for donor egg IVF in Nicosia

Cyprus reports donor egg IVF outcomes in line with European benchmarks. According to data published by ESHRE, fresh donor egg IVF across Europe achieves a clinical pregnancy rate of around 65.9% per transfer and a live birth rate of approximately 55.6%.

Outcomes in donor egg IVF are driven primarily by donor egg quality, not the recipient's age. Nicosia clinics work with donors aged 18 to 35 who have completed full genetic and health screening before approval. This is consistent across Cyprus regardless of which city you choose for treatment.

Why choose Nicosia for donor egg IVF?

1. Lower accommodation costs than Limassol, which matters if you are staying for a full stimulation cycle
2. Closer to Larnaca Airport than Limassol, making arrivals and departures more straightforward
3. Same EU-regulated standards and donor screening requirements as anywhere else in Cyprus
4. Less tourist-heavy environment, which some patients prefer during treatment
5. Practical choice if you are combining fertility treatment with business travel to the capital

Donor egg IVF in Nicosia vs Limassol

Nicosia makes sense if lower costs are a priority, if you are already traveling to the capital for other reasons, or if you prefer a city environment over a coastal resort setting. Limassol is the more common choice for first-time international patients and has a higher concentration of fertility specialists. Clinically, both cities offer the same standard of care.

Frequently asked questions about donor egg IVF in Nicosia

How long will I need to be in Nicosia?

Most recipients spend 7 to 10 days in Cyprus for a fresh donor cycle. Your endometrial preparation starts before you travel and is monitored remotely. You fly in for the final scan, the transfer, and a short rest before returning home.

Is anonymous donation the only option in Nicosia?

In Cyprus, anonymous donation is the default. Your child will not have a legal route to identifying the donor. If donor identity disclosure matters to you, Denmark is the alternative to consider, as it offers both anonymous and open donation.

Are the donor pools the same in Nicosia and Limassol?

Not necessarily. Donor pools are managed at the clinic level, not nationally. Limassol clinics generally have larger active donor pools due to higher patient volume. If you have specific matching requirements, it is worth asking both cities' clinics about current donor availability before deciding where to book.

Can I do monitoring scans at home before traveling to Nicosia?

Yes. Your endometrial preparation and initial monitoring can be done at a clinic near you at home. Results are shared with your Nicosia clinic remotely. You only need to be in Cyprus for the final scan and the transfer itself.

What if I want the guaranteed package options?

Guaranteed packages (Basic, Lite, and Standard) are available in Cyprus and guarantee 2 blastocysts for transfer, with varying levels of genetic testing. These are available regardless of whether you choose Nicosia or Limassol. Ask your clinic which packages they offer and confirm pricing before you book.