Egg Freezing in Cancun, Mexico

Additional costs for egg freezing in Cancun

1. Initial investigations
2. Any extra tests or medications, if required
3. Storage costs beyond one year

Costrs vary with clinics and the packages they offer.

If you contact any clinic for egg freezing in Mexico, you can get a full breakdown of what is included and what to budget additionally, including the COFEPRIS export permit process, using the Infertility Aide system.

Staying in Cancun for egg freezing

A standard stimulation and retrieval cycle requires 10 to 14 days in Cancun. Daily hormone injections and monitoring scans every two to three days are needed throughout stimulation. Your fertility doctor in Cancun may agree to co-ordinate the initial baseline blood tests and scans to be completed at a fertility clinic in your home country before you travel, which can reduce your in-country time. Although, it is usually better to plan the whole treatment at one clinic, under the care of one doctor.

Hotels, serviced apartments, and short-term rental properties are widely available in Cancun. Patients often choose accommodation in the Hotel Zone or the city centre depending on their clinic location.

Serviced apartments with kitchen facilities are a practical choice for a two-week stay with daily clinic appointments.

Egg storage in Cancun

Eggs frozen at a Cancun clinic can be stored long-term under annual contract with your clinic. There is no federal statutory storage limit in Mexico, but you should confirm the terms, annual fee, and renewal process with your Cancun clinic at the initial consultation.

If you plan to use your eggs outside Mexico in the future, an export permit is required.

The permit process typically takes 3 to 6 months and involves an administrative fee.

Your Cancun clinic can assist with the application. Build this lead time into your planning if you intend to transfer eggs to a clinic in the United States or another country.

What patients ask about egg freezing in Cancun

How many days do I need to stay in Cancun for egg freezing?

A standard stimulation and retrieval cycle requires 10 to 14 days. Some Cancun clinics allow baseline scans to be done at home before you travel, which may slightly reduce your in-country stay.

Can I do my monitoring scans at home before travelling to Cancun?

Some clinics in Cancun allow initial baseline scans and blood tests to be done at a fertility clinic in your home country before you travel. Confirm this option at your first enquiry, as policies differ between clinics.

Are English-speaking doctors available for egg freezing in Cancun?

Yes. Cancun is a major international destination and private fertility clinics in the city typically have English-speaking specialists and coordinators experienced in working with patients from the United States, Canada, and Europe.

How does Cancun compare to Tijuana for egg freezing?

Cancun has direct flight connections from the US East Coast, UK, and Europe, making it more accessible than Tijuana for patients outside the US West Coast. Tijuana is significantly closer to San Diego and is the preferred option for patients in California and the Pacific Northwest. Both cities offer comparable clinical standards at established private clinics.

What types of accommodation are available for a 10 to 14 day stay in Cancun?

Cancun has a wide range of accommodation from resort hotels to more practical serviced apartments and short-term rentals. For egg freezing, serviced apartments in the city centre or near your clinic are more practical than resort accommodation, which is typically further from private hospital facilities.

Can I take my frozen eggs from Cancun to a clinic in the United States?

Yes, but you will need a COFEPRIS export permit. Transferring stored eggs from Cancun can take a few months; ask your clinic for the applicable fee and required documentation; they will guide you through the application and the whole process.

Written by: Smriti Arora, former health worker at NHS

Reviewed by: Dr. Alfonso Navarro, specialist in Reproductive Medicine