Does Greenplace Healthcare provide cryo shipping for embryos, sperm, and eggs to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Greenplace Healthcare provides specialist cryo shipping for frozen embryos, sperm, and oocytes (eggs) between the UK and the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We use validated cryogenic tanks and medically trained couriers to ensure the safe transport of reproductive cells.

Is cryo shipping of embryos and gametes legal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

Yes, cryo shipping is permitted in the UAE under regulated medical guidelines. All shipments must comply with DHA and DOH reproductive tissue transport rules. Greenplace Healthcare works directly with licensed fertility clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to ensure full compliance with local regulations.

How does Greenplace Healthcare keep embryos and other samples frozen during international transport?

We transport reproductive samples using IATA-compliant liquid nitrogen dry shippers that maintain temperatures below -150°C for 7–14 days. Each shipment includes continuous temperature logging and monitoring to ensure the integrity of embryos, sperm, and eggs throughout the journey.

Does Greenplace Healthcare offer hand-carry (onboard courier) services to the UAE?

Yes. Our onboard courier service (OBC) ensures that your embryos or reproductive samples are carried personally by a trained medical courier on commercial flights between the UK and the UAE. This minimizes delays and ensures real-time monitoring during transit.

How long does cryo shipping to Dubai or Abu Dhabi take?

Most shipments from the UK to Dubai or Abu Dhabi take 24–72 hours depending on flight availability, customs clearance, and clinic scheduling. Express and same-day dispatch are available for urgent cases.

Which fertility clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi can receive cryo shipments?

We work with all licensed fertility clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including popular centers at Dubai Healthcare City and major IVF hospitals across the UAE. Before shipping, we coordinate with both the sending and receiving clinics to confirm paperwork and readiness.

How much does cryo shipping for embryos or sperm to Dubai or Abu Dhabi cost?

Pricing varies based on courier type, clinic location, and urgency. Standard cryo shipping typically ranges from £1,500–£3,500. Onboard courier (OBC) services may cost more depending on flight availability. Contact Greenplace Healthcare for a detailed quote.

What documents are required for cryo shipping to or from the UAE?

Documents normally required include a clinic-to-clinic consent form, patient identification, medical tissue release paperwork, and UAE-specific import/export authorisation. Greenplace Healthcare handles all logistics and works directly with the clinics to ensure compliance.

Can Greenplace Healthcare transport fresh embryos or oocytes to Dubai?

Yes. We provide specialist incubator-based transport for fresh embryos and oocytes that must remain at 37°C with controlled CO₂ levels. This service is ideal for time-sensitive IVF cycles between the UK and the UAE.

Why should I use Greenplace Healthcare for cryo shipping to the UAE?

Greenplace Healthcare is registered in the UK and works with global fertility clinics to offer safe, compliant, and professional reproductive tissue transport. Our medically trained couriers, real-time temperature monitoring, and global partnerships ensure your precious samples arrive safely and on time.

Cryo Shipping and Embryo Courier Services for Frozen Embryos, Sperm, and Oocytes (eggs) to and from Dubai Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

Greenplace Healthcare
Nov 3
4 min read

Updated: Nov 9

Cryo Shipping and Embryo Courier Services for Frozen Embryos, Sperm, and Oocytes (eggs) to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

Whether you're undergoing fertility treatment, moving between clinics, or coordinating international IVF care, safe and secure transportation of reproductive cells is essential. In Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain cryo shipping and embryo courier services have become increasingly in demand — offering a reliable solution for the hand-delivered, temperature-controlled transport of frozen embryos, sperm, and egg cells (oocytes).

Our professional medical couriers handle your reproductive cells with the utmost care and precision. We deliver your genetic material by hand, supervise it throughout the journey, and ensure it remains within critical cryogenic temperature ranges using validated, medical-grade transport containers.

🚚 What Is Cryo Shipping?

Cryo shipping is the specialized transport of biological materials—such as embryos, sperm, and oocytes—at sub-zero temperatures, often around -196°C using liquid nitrogen vapor shippers. This ensures the genetic material remains viable and stable throughout its journey.

Common Cryo-Shipped Materials:

Frozen embryos (blastocysts or earlier stages)
Frozen sperm samples
Cryopreserved oocytes (egg cells)
Testicular/ovarian tissue (in specific cases)

🌍 Why Choose Cryo Courier Services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain?

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain's is a global hub for international healthcare and fertility treatments. Patients frequently transport reproductive cells to or from Dubai due to:

International IVF cycles
Fertility preservation before medical treatments
Relocation or treatment abroad
Clinic-to-clinic embryo/sperm transfers

Our courier network ensures safe passage to/from major fertility destinations like the UK, USA, Africa and specialist services in Nigeria, India, Europe, Australia, and more.

✈️ How Does Embryo and Gamete Courier Service Work?

Consultation & Planning
We assess your specific needs: type of cells, source and destination clinics, and documentation requirements.
Coordination with Clinics
We liaise directly with your fertility clinics to ensure correct labeling, consent forms, and timing.
Medical Courier Pick-Up
A trained courier collects the sample using validated cryogenic shippers.
Supervised Transport
The courier personally escorts the shipment by hand — ensuring no exposure to x-rays, mechanical damage, or customs delays.
Secure Delivery & Confirmation
The shipment is hand-delivered to the destination clinic, and all stakeholders receive a confirmation.

❄️ Safety & Compliance

Liquid nitrogen vapor dry shippers maintain consistent cryogenic temperatures.
Containers are IATA-compliant and approved for air transport.
All couriers are trained in biological handling, customs clearance, and clinical protocols.
We maintain a chain of custody log, including GPS tracking and temperature monitoring.

Our liquid nitrogen dry shipper at clinic

Who Uses These Services?

IVF Patients transferring gametes or embryos between clinics
Medical tourists undergoing fertility treatment abroad
Expats preserving fertility before relocation
Cancer patients preserving gametes before chemo/radiation
LGBTQ+ couples coordinating international surrogacy

📄 Required Documents

To ship frozen embryos or gametes internationally or domestically, you'll typically need:

Patient ID and contact info
Clinic release/acceptance forms
Notarized consent from both genetic parents (for embryos)
Export/import permit (if applicable)
Medical history or IVF summary

We handle the paperwork in collaboration with your clinics and local authorities.

✅ Key Benefits of Our Cryo Shipping Services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

Professional medical couriers—no third-party logistics or handoffs
Door-to-door service—from clinic to clinic
Global coverage—Dubai to over 50 countries
Real-time tracking & temperature monitoring
Full regulatory compliance
Peace of mind—every step is managed with precision and care

🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How long can embryos, sperm, or eggs stay frozen during transport?

Cryopreserved reproductive cells can remain frozen indefinitely if stored correctly. Our containers maintain temperatures for up to 7-21 days, well within safe limits for international transport.

2. Is it legal to ship embryos or sperm from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain?

Yes, it is legal, but it must comply with UAE medical regulations and destination country laws. We handle the required legal paperwork and clinic authorizations.

3. What happens if the shipper loses temperature?

Our dry shippers include continuous temperature logging. In the rare event of a malfunction, a backup protocol ensures preservation. So far, we’ve maintained 100% temperature integrity in all shipments.

5. How much does embryo or sperm shipping cost?

Costs vary based on:

Origin and destination
Urgency (standard or express)
Type of specimen (embryo, sperm, egg)
Documentation requiredT ypical rates range from $3000 to $9000 USD for international shipments.

6. Do you ship to or from fertility clinics only?

Yes. All cryo shipments must originate from or arrive at licensed medical facilities or IVF labs. We do not ship to private residences.

📞 Ready to Ship? Contact Us

If you’re planning to move frozen embryos, sperm, or oocytes to or from Dubai, we’re here to help.

📧 Email: clients@greenplacehealthcare.co.uk

📞 Phone: +442081500059

WhatsApp: +447585610211

🌍 Website: www.greenplacehealthcare.co.uk

Our team of trained cryo specialists will guide you through every step—from documentation to delivery.

📌 Final Thoughts

Cryo shipping is not just logistics—it’s about protecting your family’s future. Whether you're preserving fertility, continuing treatment abroad, or ensuring legal parenthood across borders, our medical courier services in Dubai offer reliability, care, and total transparency.

Your genetic material deserves nothing less than expert handling—every mile of the way.