International IVF Courier
International IVF courier
Hand-carry transport for embryos, eggs and sperm between clinics worldwide
One dedicated courier carries your specimens in a liquid nitrogen dry shipper and never leaves them, from pickup to delivery.
Personalized quote within 24 hours
What we transport
Every type of frozen reproductive material
For intended parents, IVF clinics, embryology labs, and surrogacy and egg-donor agencies.
Frozen embryos
Between IVF clinics, for transfer, storage or surrogacy.
Frozen eggs
Your own banked oocytes or donor eggs, to the clinic you choose.
Frozen sperm
Partner or donor sperm, between banks, labs and clinics.
Reproductive tissue
Ovarian and testicular tissue, and other time-sensitive materials on request.
How it works
How international embryo shipping works
Six steps, planned around both clinics and your treatment timeline. A typical mission takes 3 to 4 days door to door.
Request a quote
Tell us the releasing clinic, the receiving clinic and your preferred dates. You get a personalized quote within 24 hours.
Paperwork and approvals
We coordinate with both clinics on consent forms, release documents and any import requirements for the destination country.
Flight planning
Your courier’s flights are booked in advance around both clinics’ schedules.
Pickup
The courier arrives with a charged dry shipper. The clinic’s embryologists load your specimens and sign the chain-of-custody documents.
Hand-carry journey
The courier carries the dry shipper as hand luggage and never leaves it, including during the flight itself. 24/7 GPS and temperature logging, and no X-ray screening.
Delivery
The receiving clinic transfers the specimens into its own storage and signs for them. A temperature report is available on request.
Why hand-carry
A dedicated courier, not a cargo label
Commercial cryoshipping
- The tank travels alone as cargo
- Passes through several hands and sorting facilities
- May go through scanners
- No one on the spot if a flight is delayed
LifeParcel hand-carry
- One dedicated courier from pickup to delivery
- No handoffs and no cargo holds
- No X-ray screening, ever
- The courier reacts immediately to any flight change
Read the full comparison: hand-carry vs. commercial cryoshipping
Built-in safety margins
21 days of cold for a 3 to 4 day mission
The dry shippers we use hold -196°C for up to 21 days, several times longer than a typical mission. That margin protects your specimens if a flight is cancelled or a document takes longer than expected.
In all our missions, we have never had to open a tank at customs.
Learn more: what is a dry shipper
Your quote
What affects the price
Every quote is personalized, because every route is different.
- Route and distance between the two clinics
- Timing and urgency
- Paperwork and permits for the countries involved
- Requirements of both clinics
- Number of dry shippers needed
Payment is made before the mission, because flights are booked in advance. Rescheduling is free. See also what shapes the cost of shipping embryos.
Where we travel
32+ countries, 5 continents
Our most common routes:
- Within the United States
- United States and Mexico
- United States and Israel
- Australia and overseas surrogacy
- Canada and other countries
Import rules vary by country and change over time, so we confirm the current requirements with both clinics before every mission. Read our guide to international IVF transport.
Frequently asked questions
How long does international embryo transport take?
A typical mission takes 3 to 4 days door to door. Paperwork and approvals before the mission can take longer, depending on the countries and clinics involved.
Can embryos travel on a passenger plane?
Yes. A properly charged dry shipper contains no free liquid nitrogen, so our courier carries it in the cabin as hand luggage and keeps it at hand for the entire flight.
Do I need to travel with my embryos?
No. Your LifeParcel courier handles the journey, and both clinics handle the transfer in and out of storage.
How quickly can you arrange a transfer?
We send a quote within 24 hours. The earliest travel date depends on both clinics and on any approvals needed for the destination country. More answers are on our FAQ page.