Why Foreign Couples Choose China for IVF
China's leading reproductive medicine centers handle 1.5+ million IVF cycles annually — among the highest case volumes in the world. Combined with mature laboratory protocols and pricing 30–60% lower than the US, China has emerged as a top destination for cross-border IVF since 2020.
Eligibility (Read This First)
Chinese law requires IVF candidates to provide:
- Marriage certificate (notarized + apostilled in your home country, then translated)
- Both partners present for at least the consultation and embryo transfer
- Heterosexual couple — same-sex couples and single individuals are not eligible under current law
Donor sperm is available from licensed sperm banks; donor eggs require a documented medical indication. Surrogacy is not permitted.
The Standard Cycle Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-cycle workup | 2–3 weeks | Home country (we coordinate) |
| Ovarian stimulation | 8–12 days | In China |
| Egg retrieval | 1 day procedure | In China |
| Embryo transfer (fresh) OR freeze-all | 3–5 days later | In China |
Total in-China stay: 14–18 days for a fresh transfer cycle, or 8–10 days for a freeze-all cycle (with frozen embryo transfer scheduled later).
Cost (2026)
- Standard IVF cycle: ¥35,000–55,000 (USD 4,900–7,700)
- + ICSI: + ¥5,000 (USD 700)
- + PGT-A genetic screening (5 embryos): + ¥10,000 (USD 1,400)
- + Frozen embryo transfer (later cycle): + ¥10,000 (USD 1,400)
For comparison, see IVF China vs Thailand.
Success Rates
At our partner centers, fresh transfer live-birth rates by maternal age:
- Under 35: 50–58%
- 35–37: 40–48%
- 38–40: 28–35%
- Over 40: 12–18%
Required Documents (English Translations Provided)
- Marriage certificate (notarized + apostilled)
- Both passports (6+ months validity)
- Recent fertility workup: AMH, FSH, semen analysis, transvaginal ultrasound
- Any prior IVF cycle records
How SSAnkang Coordinates
From first inquiry to baby — we handle hospital matching, doctor selection, document translation, medical visa, accommodation, daily transport, and 12-month follow-up. Our typical IVF case has a single point-of-contact case manager who knows you, your protocol, and your timeline by name.
