Many families in China with infertility are now considering overseas assisted reproduction. If you plan to go to Georgia for IVF treatment, preparing documents is an important first step. Local reproductive centers will review the materials in advance, and whether the documents are complete and properly translated directly affects the hospital’s preliminary review and the scheduling of subsequent in-person consultations. Gebe would like to walk you through the following: what documents do you need to prepare for IVF in Georgia now?
1. Identity and marriage documents. Original passports for both partners are required. The passports must remain valid for the entire treatment cycle with at least six months of validity remaining, and must have blank visa pages. Copies of ID cards and household registration booklets should be kept for reference. The marriage certificate must first be notarized at a notary office, and a certified English or Russian translation should also be prepared.
2. Medical records and examination reports. Previous records include diagnostic certificates from reproductive centers in China, ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer records, history of uterine surgery, chromosome karyotype reports, and genetic disease testing reports, all with translations attached. For recent examinations, the woman should undergo sex hormone tests, AMH testing, antral follicle count, thyroid function tests, four infectious disease tests, cervical screening, and pelvic ultrasound. The man should undergo semen analysis and, where necessary, DNA fragmentation testing.
3. Entry and travel documents. The China–Georgia mutual visa exemption agreement for ordinary passport holders took effect on May 28, 2024, allowing a stay of no more than 30 days per visit and no more than 90 days cumulatively within any 180-day period. You should prepare round-trip flight itineraries, accommodation bookings, and overseas insurance covering medical treatment. If your treatment plan requires a continuous stay of more than 30 days, you should apply for the appropriate visa in advance rather than relying on overstaying.
4. Legal and informed consent documents. Sign bilingual assisted reproduction informed consent forms and embryo disposition agreements in Chinese–Georgian (or Chinese–English), clearly specifying the embryo storage period, renewal fees, and disposition methods. If donor sperm, donor eggs, or third-party pregnancy are involved, gamete source agreements and independent legal representation documents are also required. The representative should be separate from the medical institution.
5. Payment and daily living materials. Request an itemized written quotation and confirm whether it includes ovarian stimulation drugs, ICSI, biopsy testing, annual embryo freezing fees, and anesthesia. Prepare a bank card that can be used overseas and a small amount of Georgian lari in cash. The local languages are Georgian and Russian, and Chinese medical interpreter resources are less mature than in Southeast Asia, so you should confirm the qualifications of any accompanying interpreter in advance.
In summary, going to Georgia for IVF requires preparing identity documents, marriage certificates, a full set of medical examination reports, and various supporting documents required by the hospital. Translation and notarization are the areas most easily overlooked. If you are interested in IVF in Georgia, you can call us for consultation. We will provide detailed information to help you prepare for overseas IVF and achieve your dream.