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IVF in Sweden: a guide for international patients
IVF Kartan is an independent comparison tool for fertility clinics in Sweden. This page explains, in English, how IVF works here — public versus private care, costs, donation rules and eligibility — so you can compare clinics yourself. We do not rank clinics and have no paid placements. The interactive map, clinic list and detailed data are in Swedish.
Public versus private IVF
Sweden has two routes to fertility treatment. Publicly funded (subsidised) IVF is available through regional healthcare for patients who meet the criteria of their region of residence. Private clinics offer self-funded treatment, and several also hold regional agreements. According to clinic data, there are 24 IVF clinics in Sweden, both public university hospitals and private clinics.
Public funding is tied to residency and regional eligibility rules, so it is generally not available to patients travelling from abroad. International and self-funding patients typically use private clinics. Always confirm current terms directly with the clinic and your region.
What does IVF cost in Sweden?
For self-funded treatment at a private clinic, a single IVF/ICSI cycle ranges from about 39,000–103,000 SEK according to clinic data (2026). Medication is usually additional, around 3,500–6,000 SEK per cycle depending on dosage. Many clinics offer multi-cycle packages. Prices vary between clinics and change over time — check each clinic's own price list.
Publicly funded treatment is heavily subsidised for eligible residents, with only a standard patient fee, but it is not available to non-residents.
Egg and sperm donation in Sweden
Sweden permits sperm donation, egg donation, double donation and embryo donation under a regulated framework. A key principle of Swedish law is that donation is not anonymous: a child conceived through donation has the right, on reaching sufficient maturity, to obtain identifying information about the donor. Commercial surrogacy is not part of Swedish fertility care.
Donor availability and wait times differ between clinics. Costs for donation treatment are higher than standard IVF — see the Swedish donation guide for current price ranges from clinic data.
Who can have IVF in Sweden?
Fertility treatment in Sweden is open to different-sex couples, female same-sex couples and single women. Public funding additionally applies age limits and other criteria that vary by region. Private clinics set their own acceptance criteria within the law. Detailed eligibility and age limits for subsidised care are summarised in our Swedish guide on regional funding.
Wait times
At public clinics, reported wait times range from roughly 12–20 months according to clinic data, depending on the region and treatment. Private clinics generally report shorter waits. Wait time is one of several factors you can compare per clinic in the list and on the map.
How to compare clinics
Rather than looking for a single "best" clinic, compare the factors that matter for your situation: wait time, price, whether a clinic has a regional agreement, the treatments offered (including donation), and travel distance. Success-rate statistics should be read carefully because patient populations differ between clinics.
About this information
Figures on this page are aggregated from public clinic data and Sweden's national quality register Q-IVF. They are provided for orientation and do not constitute medical advice. Always verify current prices, wait times and rules with the clinic and official sources such as 1177.se before making decisions.