Istanbul to Cyprus: Planning a Seamless IVF Journey (Logistics Guide)
From your first online consultation to holding your baby—a step-by-step guide to the Meva Clinic IVF pathway: transfers, accommodation, legal process, and treatment timeline.
Medical travel for IVF can feel overwhelming. At Meva Clinic, we have coordinated over 3,200 international fertility journeys since 2018. This step-by-step guide walks you through every stage—from your first inquiry to your positive pregnancy test. For patients comparing logistics and treatment details, our IVF Cyprus Special page explains the program structure in more detail.
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The Complete IVF Pathway — Step by Step
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Free Online Consultation
Complete our medical form. Within 24 hours, a fertility nurse coordinator (available in Romanian, English, Arabic) reviews your history and schedules a video call with our lead embryologist.
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Remote Investigations
Your local GP or gynaecologist performs: AMH blood test, AFC ultrasound, semen analysis (partner), genetic karyotyping if indicated. You upload results to our secure patient portal.
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Personalised Protocol Design
Our medical team designs your ovarian stimulation protocol. Medications are shipped to your home address in Romania/UK or collected at Istanbul Atatürk Medical Hub before travel.
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Travel to Istanbul (Day 1)
Meva VIP transfer from Istanbul Airport to our partner 5-star hotel (Sheraton Istanbul City Center or equivalent). Pre-travel briefing pack in your language.
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Monitoring at Istanbul HUB (Days 2–8)
Daily ultrasound monitoring at our Istanbul clinic to track follicular growth. Trigger injection administered at optimal timing.
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Flight to Cyprus (Day 9)
Meva arranges your Pegasus/Turkish Airlines flight to Ercan Airport, Northern Cyprus (1.5 hrs). VIP airport transfer to our partner hotel in Lefkoşa.
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Egg Retrieval (Day 10)
Performed under light sedation at our fully equipped IVF theatre. Partner provides sperm sample on the same day. ICSI performed by senior embryologist.
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Embryo Culture & Testing (Days 10–15)
Embryos are cultured in Miri® time-lapse incubators. On Day 5, PGT-A biopsy performed if indicated. NGS results returned within 7–10 days.
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Embryo Transfer or Vitrification (Day 15)
If a fresh transfer is planned, the highest-scored euploid embryo is transferred. Remaining viable embryos are vitrified for future cycles.
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Return Home & Pregnancy Test
You return to Romania/UK on Day 16. Beta hCG blood test at your local lab on Day 28. Your Meva coordinator reviews results with you via video call.
Legal Framework in Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has one of Europe's most patient-friendly IVF legal frameworks: Anonymous and known egg/sperm donation is permitted; Embryo adoption (double donation) is legal; There is no legal limit on the number of embryos created per cycle; Surrogacy is currently not practiced at Meva Clinic Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for Northern Cyprus?+
What is included in the all-inclusive package?+
What happens to my frozen embryos if I live abroad?+
Is there a Romanian-speaking coordinator?+
What if my cycle is cancelled?+
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