Little things, carefully planned.

Before choosing a clinic

• Ask about physician credentials, licensing, embryology services, and relevant treatment options.
• Request outcome data that identifies the patient group and denominator used.
• Ask for a complete written quote, including all exclusions and cancellation rules.
• Confirm how you will communicate with your provider and how emergency concerns are handled.

Before travel

• Confirm remote consultations and the clinical tests that may be performed at home.
• Review passport, entry requirements, insurance coverage, and any traveling companion’s schedule.
• Ask the clinic for a realistic range of arrival and departure dates.
• Choose flexible flights and lodging with transport access to the clinic.
• Understand medication instructions and any travel rules for carrying prescribed medications.

For your financial plan

• Check what the clinic fee actually includes and whether your U.S. insurance has any benefit.
• Separate medication, testing, ICSI, genetic testing, freezing, storage, and transfer fees.
• Budget for flights, food, local transport, accommodations, and an emergency reserve.
• Include the possibility of a changed protocol, cancelled cycle, or return trip.

Before returning home

• Ask about recovery symptoms that require urgent evaluation.
• Confirm travel clearance and follow-up appointments.
• Keep your written instructions and clinic contact information accessible.
• Know how medications and next steps will be managed once home.

For a version with your own estimated dates and costs, use the printable planner.

Keep planning

• IVF cost calculator
• Questions for clinics
• Sources and methodology