How it works
A complete, step-by-step guide with actual timings — so you know what to expect before you even start.
First free consultation
Thirty to forty-five minutes, by phone or video call. You tell me about your background, what you’ve already tried, and what you’re considering. I’ll explain what’s possible in Greece given your situation, the broad outlines of the timetable and budget, and what I can help with. You’ll leave with a clear picture, even if you decide not to work with me.
Choosing a clinic and medical video consultation
I’ll introduce you to two or three licensed clinics that match your profile, highlighting their key differences: team, languages spoken, waiting times, fees and protocols. I’ll organise the video consultation with the doctor you’ve chosen and translate the conversation. You’ll come away from this consultation with a medical opinion and an initial quote.
Medical file and tests
The clinic requests a list of tests: hormone profiles, serology tests, ultrasound scans and, in some cases, a karyotype. I’ll send you the list in English, check the expiry dates, follow up on any missing results and forward everything to the clinic. I also liaise with your gynaecologist at home when local follow-up is required.
S2 application with your health insurance provider
If you are insured in France, we submit the application for prior authorisation (S2 form) to your CPAM, along with the required documents and a letter explaining the reasons for the request. The process takes time: this is why we start it early, alongside the rest of the process, rather than leaving it until the end.
Legal documents and notary
Depending on your situation — couple, single woman, egg, sperm or embryo donation — Greek law requires written consents and, in some cases, a notarised deed. I’ll book the appointments, arrange for the translations to be done and explain to you, before you sign, what each document entails.
Schedule, flights and accommodation
The clinic sets the dates for the treatment protocol. I’ll send you a day-by-day schedule, let you know the travel window you need to book, and suggest accommodation nearby. You make the bookings yourself, and I’ll check that everything fits in with your medical appointments.
Your time in Greece
I’ll meet you at the airport, accompany you to every appointment, act as your interpreter during consultations and send you a written summary after each stage. I’ll be available throughout your stay, including at weekends, for anything that might come up — a closed pharmacy, a question about an injection, or a change to the timetable.
Documentation and follow-up
I’ll collect the invoices and certificates from the clinic in the format required by your health insurance provider, help you submit your claim for reimbursement, and remain available to support you throughout the rest of the process: results, frozen embryo transfer, or a further attempt.
How long does the whole process take?
Between the first consultation and the embryo transfer, you should generally allow two to four months for a cycle involving egg donation, and three to five months for IVF using your own eggs. This timeframe is almost never down to the Greek clinic, which can often start treatment within a few weeks: it depends on the time taken to gather test results, arrange appointments in France and, where applicable, process the S2 application.
If your situation is urgent — an approaching age limit, or ongoing treatment that must not be interrupted — please mention this during your initial consultation. It is often possible to speed up the process by carrying out several stages simultaneously.
- Egg donation, embryo transfer: 2 to 4 days on site, once only
- IVF using your own eggs: approximately 8 to 12 days on site, or two short stays
- Frozen embryo transfer: 2 to 3 days on-site
- No waiting list for egg donation in Greece
What exactly is your current situation?
Please describe your situation to me in a few lines. I’ll get back to you within one working day with an initial, practical assessment of a realistic timeline.