Embryo Courier from Greece to Iran
Hand-carry transport of embryos, eggs and sperm directly from Greek fertility clinics to Tehran clinics — the only specialist courier running a dedicated Greece–Iran route, with Farsi coordination built into how the route works.
How the Greece–Iran Route Works
There are no direct flights between Greece and Iran, so every journey routes through a connecting hub. Here is what happens from first contact to clinic handover in Tehran.
Consultation & Documentation
We confirm which clinics are involved, what each side's regulatory authority requires, and prepare the export authorisation, import acceptance letter and customs declaration in advance — in English and Farsi where required.
Clinic Collection in Greece
Our courier arrives at your Greek clinic with a pre-charged MVE SC 4/3 dry shipper. Specimen identity is verified with the releasing embryologist using dual-witness protocol before anything moves.
Cabin Transport, Manual Inspection
The courier carries the sealed dry shipper through security with a manual inspection request at every checkpoint, boards the connecting flight, and keeps the container with them the entire journey — no hold, no exceptions.
Tehran Arrival & Clinic Handover
Customs release documentation clears the tank at Imam Khomeini International Airport. Direct, witnessed handover to the receiving embryologist completes the chain of custody, and you receive a delivery confirmation message.
The MVE SC 4/3 Cryogenic Dry Shipper
Every transfer on this route travels in an MVE SC 4/3 vapour-phase liquid nitrogen dry shipper, maintaining −196°C without external power for the full duration of the journey — well beyond the connecting-hub transit time a typical Greece–Tehran route takes.
The tank is DGR-exempt but requires airline approval for every booking, which we arrange directly with each airline's cargo or dangerous goods division ahead of travel. It is carried as cabin baggage at all times — it is never checked in and never sent as cargo.
Ask About This Route−196°C Throughout
No interruption from clinic to clinic, ever.
Cabin Baggage Only
Never checked in, never cargo — non-negotiable.
Per-Booking Airline Approval
Confirmed with each carrier's DG division before travel.
DGR-Exempt
Classified appropriately, documented fully.
Coordinating Both Ends of the Route
Athens & the Wider Greek Clinic Network
Greece — Origin
Greece is one of Europe's most established IVF and egg-donation destinations, with clinics concentrated mainly in Athens. Rather than a single named partner, we coordinate directly with whichever clinic your treatment is based at — confirming collection scheduling, freezing certification, and the handover protocol with their embryology team before we travel.
Established Tehran Clinic Relationships
Iran — Destination
We coordinate directly with receiving clinics in Tehran, including Nikan Hospital, TebMed and Royan Hospital, in Farsi where that is the working language, so documentation and handover arrangements are confirmed before your courier travels. If your Tehran clinic isn't on this list, tell us and we'll confirm what's needed to work with them directly.
Two Regulatory Systems, One Chain of Custody
A Greece-to-Iran transfer needs documentation that satisfies both the Greek sending clinic's national regulatory framework and Iranian Ministry of Health protocols on the receiving side. According to general regulatory frameworks, this typically includes export authorisation and a specimen manifest from the Greek clinic, an import acceptance letter from the receiving Tehran clinic, and a biological material declaration for Iranian customs — each prepared in the format the relevant authority requires, in English and Farsi where needed.
This is informational and educational content, not legal advice — requirements and processing times can change, and every case has its own circumstances. It is strongly recommended to verify current requirements with your specific clinic's regulatory or legal team before relying on any timeline. We coordinate this documentation between both clinics ahead of the transport date, so nothing is improvised at the airport.
No sanctions apply to medical biological transport of this kind. We do not comment on Iranian law, politics or healthcare policy beyond this factual point — our role is limited to the logistics of moving biological material safely and with the correct documentation.
Tell Us About Your Transfer
Where the specimens are in Greece, which Tehran clinic they're going to, and what stage the documentation is at — we'll tell you exactly what this route involves for your situation.
0% X-Ray Exposure — We Do Not Permit It
Embryos, eggs and sperm never pass through an X-ray scanner on any journey we handle. We prepare full airport security documentation requesting manual inspection at every checkpoint on this route, in Greece and in Tehran. This is a hard operational rule: manual inspection is secured before travel, or the shipment does not proceed that day. It is not a hopeful promise about a third party's discretion — it is how every transfer on this route is run.
"Our embryos were with a clinic in Athens, but our treatment plan had moved to Tehran. We weren't sure a courier would even take this on directly. Embryo Links explained exactly what our Greek clinic needed to release and what Tehran needed to receive, and coordinated the whole thing in Farsi with our Tehran clinic. Everything arrived safely, on schedule."
— A patient couple, Greece–Tehran transfer, 2026. Details anonymised to protect patient privacy.
Greece to Iran Route FAQ
Will my embryos be X-rayed at airport security?
No. We do not permit embryos, eggs or sperm to pass through an X-ray scanner at any point on this route. Our couriers carry a full documentation pack requesting manual inspection at every security point, both in Greece and at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. If manual inspection cannot be secured, the shipment does not proceed that day.
Are there direct flights from Greece to Tehran?
No — there are no direct commercial flights between Greece and Iran. Our couriers travel via a connecting hub such as Istanbul, with the cryogenic container remaining in the aircraft cabin with the courier for the entire journey.
How long does Greece-to-Iran export and import documentation take?
It varies by sending clinic and how quickly the Tehran clinic can confirm receipt. As a general pattern, allow several weeks for export authorisation, import acceptance letters and customs documentation to be prepared and confirmed before a transport date is fixed.
Are sanctions a barrier to transporting embryos from Greece to Iran?
No sanctions apply to medical biological transport of this kind. We do not offer commentary on Iranian law, politics or healthcare policy — our role is limited to the logistics of moving biological material safely and with the correct documentation.
Is Embryo Links the only courier operating this route?
We are the only specialist courier operating a dedicated Greece–Iran embryo, egg and sperm transport service, with Farsi-language coordination built into how the route is run rather than added on.
Which clinic do you work with in Greece?
We don't work exclusively with one Greek clinic. Greece has an established network of IVF and egg-donation clinics, concentrated mainly in Athens, and we coordinate directly with whichever clinic your treatment is based at.
Which clinics in Iran do you coordinate with?
We coordinate with established Tehran fertility clinics including Nikan Hospital, TebMed and Royan Hospital. If your clinic is not on this list, tell us and we will confirm what is needed to work with them directly.
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Last reviewed: July 2026
Disclaimer: The information provided on embryolinks.com is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, regulatory, or medical advice. International transport protocols for human tissues and cells are highly subject to change and specific clinic policies. Readers should consult with licensed medical professionals, authorised clinics, and legal advisors before arranging any international biological shipments. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk.