Many families have been trying to conceive for a long time and have gone through multiple cycles without success, facing enormous physical and emotional pressure. After comparing various options, they decide to pursue IVF treatment in Georgia. Cross-border medical care is complicated—it involves medical services, costs, paperwork, and more. Verbal promises are hard to rely on, so reviewing the contract becomes a critical step. Here at Gebei, we’d like to walk you through the details to pay attention to when signing an IVF contract in Georgia.
First, verify who you are actually signing with. Make sure the contracting party is a qualified medical institution registered in Georgia, not an intermediary company. Choose a bilingual version whenever possible, and check the institution’s registered name and qualification number. Do not sign a blank contract. Everything you have agreed on should be put in writing as an attachment. Do not rely on verbal promises.
Second, carefully review the fee-related clauses and distinguish what is included in the package from what is billed separately. Clarify the payment schedule and payment channel for each item, and make sure the refund rules are clearly written out, including how refunds are handled under different circumstances. For example, if the cycle is paused for health reasons or the egg retrieval result is not ideal, how will the remaining fees be settled? This helps avoid unexpected charges in the middle of treatment.
Third, pay attention to the clauses about the medical cycle. Specify which treatment steps are covered in this cycle, how many embryo transfers are included, and what embryo culture plan will be used. Focus especially on the embryo storage terms, including the freezing period, renewal fees, and how embryos will be disposed of. This is one of the areas most likely to cause disputes in cross-border IVF, so the rights and responsibilities of both parties should be clearly stated.
Also, review the supporting documents, privacy, and dispute resolution clauses. Confirm the scope and deadline for assistance with relevant certificates and documents; make clear how personal medical records will be kept confidential; and check which law will apply if a dispute arises and what communication channels are available.
It is important to be objective: a contract can clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties, but it cannot guarantee that an IVF cycle will succeed. The final outcome still depends on your own conditions, such as ovarian function and gamete quality.
In short, when signing an IVF contract in Georgia, do not rush to sign. Take enough time to review it clause by clause, and raise any questions promptly for discussion and revision. Make sure the core issues—costs, cycle scope, embryo storage, and document processing—are clearly confirmed, and assess the risks in advance. If you have other questions about IVF in Georgia, you can call us for a consultation, and we will explain in detail.