Single women can access fertility treatment in several European countries, but not every IVF destination accepts patients without a male partner.
The right treatment also depends on whether you plan to use your own eggs, donor sperm, donor eggs or both donor eggs and donor sperm.
Spain, Greece and Portugal are among the main European options for single women. Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and North Cyprus provide additional possibilities. Czech Republic, despite its relatively low IVF prices, is not available to single women under current Czech law.
Key takeaways
- Spain, Greece, Portugal, Denmark, Estonia and Latvia allow fertility treatment for single women.
- North Cyprus is also commonly used by single women seeking IVF abroad.
- Czech Republic requires treatment to involve a woman and a man.
- A single woman using her own eggs will usually need donor sperm.
- Treatment may involve IUI or IVF depending on the medical situation.
- If donor eggs and donor sperm are both required, this is usually called double donation.
- Greece allows treatment up to age 54, with additional authorization after 50.
- Portugal has a maximum female treatment age of 50.
- Estonia allows treatment for adult women younger than 51.
- Spain has no numerical statutory maximum, although clinics set their own medical age policies.
- Treatment prices vary significantly between countries, and the cheapest country may not be legally available to a single woman.
Which countries allow IVF for single women?
| Country | Single women | Main age/access rule |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Yes | No numerical statutory maximum; clinic policy applies |
| Greece | Yes | Up to 54; Authority approval required after 50 |
| Portugal | Yes | Up to 50 |
| Denmark | Yes | Treatment while the woman carrying the pregnancy is 45 or younger |
| Estonia | Yes | Adult women younger than 51 |
| Latvia | Yes | A woman can request medically assisted reproduction individually |
| North Cyprus | Yes | Subject to clinic/regulatory requirements |
IVF costs for single women using their own eggs
| Country | Approx. own-egg IVF price |
|---|---|
| Greece | €2,500–€6,200 |
| Estonia | €2,500–€3,500 |
| Latvia | €3,200–€6,200 |
| Denmark | €3,300–€4,500 |
| Spain | €3,600–€7,100 |
| North Cyprus | €2,500–€5,700 |
| Portugal | €3,200–€6,800 |
Donor egg IVF costs for single women
| Country | Approx. donor-egg IVF price |
|---|---|
| Greece | €5,000–€8,000 |
| Estonia | €5,500–€6,000 |
| Latvia | €5,000–€8,000 |
| Spain | €5,900–€11,000 |
| Portugal | €6,000–€8,000 |
| North Cyprus | €4,500–€7,000 |
| Denmark | €7,000–€8,300 |
IVF abroad for single women – FAQ
Can a single woman have IVF abroad?
Yes. Countries including Spain, Greece, Portugal, Denmark, Estonia and Latvia allow assisted reproduction for single women. North Cyprus is also a commonly used international treatment destination for single patients.
Can I use my own eggs?
Yes in countries that permit treatment for single women and sperm donation, including Spain, Greece, Portugal, Denmark, Estonia and Latvia.
Can I use donor eggs as a single woman?
Yes in several countries, including Spain, Greece, Portugal, Estonia, Latvia and North Cyprus, subject to age and medical eligibility.
Because there is no male partner providing sperm, donor sperm will normally also be required.
Which country allows treatment at the oldest age?
Greece has a clear statutory route up to 54 years, with Authority approval required after age 50.
Can a single woman have IVF in Czech Republic?
No under the current Czech framework, which requires a woman and a man to undergo treatment together.
Summary
Single women have several fertility-treatment options abroad.
Treatment can involve IUI with donor sperm, IVF using your own eggs and donor sperm, donor egg IVF with donor sperm, or other donor treatments depending on the country and medical circumstances.
Spain, Greece and Portugal offer broad access, while Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and North Cyprus provide additional options.
Greece has the highest clear statutory treatment age among the EU countries compared here, while Spain has no numerical legal maximum. Portugal permits treatment up to 50, and Estonia permits treatment for adult women younger than 51.
Czech Republic may have lower IVF prices, but it is not legally available to single women.
Sources:
- EggDonationFriends.com — IVF Costs in Europe 2026: Prices & Cheapest Countries. Source for all treatment-price ranges in this article.
- EggDonationFriends.com — IVF in Europe vs the US 2026. Additional EDF price data for Estonia and European treatment comparisons.
- Spain — Law 14/2006 on Assisted Human Reproduction Techniques. Access regardless of marital status or sexual orientation and treatment-age framework.
- Greece — Greek National Authority for Medically Assisted Reproduction (EAIYA). Age limit of 54, authorization after 50 and single-woman consent framework.
- Portugal — CNPMA. Treatment for women without a partner, maximum age 50 and donor-information rules.
- Denmark — Assisted Reproduction Act. Single-woman treatment, age limit and double-donation conditions.
- Estonia — Artificial Insemination and Embryo Protection Act. Single-woman access, donor treatment and age below 51.
- Latvia — Sexual and Reproductive Health Law. Treatment on the request of a woman and use of donor gametes.
- North Cyprus — Law No. 49/2025. Additional testing and Ethics Approval Committee requirements for embryo transfer from age 56.
Price note: They are indicative private-clinic ranges rather than government-set tariffs. Medication, donor sperm, tests, freezing, storage and additional procedures can change the final price.
