IVF in Portugal: cost, success & law (2026)

Price & success in Portugal

Item	Portugal
IVF own eggs / cycle	€4,500
IVF donor eggs / cycle	€6,000
Donor-egg success (any age)	≈48% per transfer

Who can be treated here — the law

Rule	Portugal
Egg donation	non-anonymous
Age limit	≤50
Single women	yes
Same-sex	yes
PGT-A	yes
Sex selection	no
Surrogacy	altruistic

Cost per baby vs other countries

A "cheap" cycle isn't the same as a cheap baby. Model your exact case — age, own/donor — in the cost-per-baby calculator to see where Portugal ranks for you.

Cost data: clinic averages 2026. Legal status: verify current rules for your nationality.

IVF in Portugal — frequently asked questions

How much does IVF cost in Portugal?

Own-egg IVF in Portugal is roughly €4,500 per cycle. Donor-egg IVF in Portugal is about €6,000 per cycle (success ~48% at any age); donor status: non-anonymous. The figure that matters is cost per baby (price × the cycles you'll likely need) — calculate yours with our cost-per-baby tool.

Is egg donation legal in Portugal?

Egg donation in Portugal: non-anonymous. Patients from countries that ban it (e.g. Germany, Italy) often travel for this.

Can single women have IVF in Portugal?

Single women: yes.

Can same-sex couples have IVF in Portugal?

Same-sex access in Portugal: yes.

Is there an age limit for IVF in Portugal?

Age limit in Portugal: ≤50. Over the limit or 40+, donor eggs are usually the realistic route.

Is sex selection (family balancing) allowed in Portugal?

Non-medical sex selection in Portugal: no.

Is surrogacy legal in Portugal?

Surrogacy in Portugal: altruistic.

What is the IVF success rate in Portugal?

Success tracks age, not country: own eggs ~48%% under 35 falling to ~4%% over 44; donor eggs hold ~48%% at any age (ESHRE/CDC). A clinic's headline rate also reflects its patient mix.