How to Transport Embryos and Biomaterials to Georgia: From the USA, Europe, Russia, and Israel

Author: Dr. Malozemov Sergey

CEO

28.09.2026

Reading time: 7 min

IVF treatment may begin in one country and continue in another. Patients change clinics, relocate, choose a specialist abroad, or return to their treatment program several years after cryopreservation. In these situations, a practical challenge arises: transporting stored embryos, oocytes, or sperm to the selected clinic in Georgia.

International transportation of reproductive biomaterials requires prior coordination between the sending and receiving clinics, preparation of the necessary documents, and organization of a route that maintains the required cryogenic temperature conditions.

Cryo Transport specializes in the international transportation of biomaterials between clinics and cryobanks and organizes such shipments using individually planned routes.

How Does Biomaterial Transportation to Georgia Begin?

The first step is usually to obtain confirmation from the clinic in Georgia that it is ready to receive the specific patient’s material.

The next step is to contact the clinic or cryobank where the samples are stored and clarify the conditions for their release.

Before scheduling the transportation date, it is advisable to determine:

the exact type of biomaterial being transported;
the number of storage units that need to be transferred;
how the samples are labeled;
which documents the sending clinic will provide;
which documents the Georgian clinic will request;
the date on which the receiving laboratory can accept the container.

The required set of documents depends on the countries of origin and destination, the clinics involved, and the type of material. Cryo Transport provides a detailed overview of this part of the process in the article “What Documents Are Required for International Biomaterial Transportation?”.

The sooner both clinics confirm that they are ready for the transfer, the easier it is to plan the international logistics.

How Are Frozen Embryos, Oocytes, and Sperm Transported?

Cryopreserved reproductive material must remain within the required temperature conditions throughout the entire journey.

Specialized Dry Shipper cryogenic transport containers are used for this purpose. A cryogenic environment is maintained inside the container, allowing frozen samples to be transported between medical institutions and across international borders.

In cryogenic logistics, reproductive material is divided into several main categories. Each type has its own requirements for packaging, temperature conditions, and transportation:

Before the container is released, the patient’s details, sample identification, documents from the sending party, and information about the destination clinic are checked.

Transporting Embryos from the USA to Georgia

The USA → Georgia route requires advance coordination between the US clinic or cryobank and the medical institution in Georgia.

The US side must confirm that the material can be released and explain the procedure for handing it over to a representative of the transportation company. The clinic in Georgia confirms that it can receive the material and provides the necessary details.

The international route, the date for collecting the container, and the time for delivering it to the destination clinic are then determined.

Information about the specific requirements for transportation involving the United States is available in a dedicated Cryo Transport section on transportation of biomaterials to and from the USA.

For the USA → Georgia route, the specific requirements of the clinic, the departure city, and available air connections are also taken into account.

Transporting Biomaterials from Europe to Georgia

Patients of European IVF clinics may also need to transport stored embryos, eggs, or sperm to Georgia.

The procedure for releasing biomaterial depends on the country and the clinic’s internal processes. At some medical institutions, preparation takes only a few days, while others require a longer period to coordinate the documents.

Before shipment, confirmation should be obtained:

from the storage clinic — that the material is ready for release;
from the clinic in Georgia — that it is ready to receive the material;
from the logistics provider — that the route can be completed on the agreed dates.

Information about the specific requirements for European routes is available in a separate section on international biomaterial transportation across Europe.

Transporting Embryos from Russia to Georgia

The Russia → Georgia route is relevant for patients who continue their reproductive treatment in Tbilisi, Batumi, or another Georgian clinic.

Preparation begins with a request to the Russian clinic or cryobank. The patient needs to find out which applications and consent forms are required to release the material, how long the paperwork takes, and what information is needed from the receiving clinic.

The Georgian side, in turn, confirms that the laboratory is ready to accept the specific type of material.

Particular attention is paid to the patient’s full name, sample numbers, the number of cryogenic carriers, and information about the clinics. Any discrepancies in identification data should preferably be resolved before transportation begins.

The Cryo Transport website features customer reviews of international shipments, including a completed route from Moscow to Batumi. Information about the company and its experience with international transportation is available on the Cryo Transport website.

Transportation from Israel to Georgia

For the Israel → Georgia route, the transfer must also be coordinated between the medical institutions involved.

The Israeli clinic determines the conditions for releasing the material, prepares the necessary medical information, and sets a time when a representative of the transportation company can collect the container.

The receiving clinic in Georgia confirms the delivery date and the laboratory’s readiness to accept the material.

Cryo Transport has practical experience with this type of transportation.

How Long Does Transportation Take?

The total timeframe consists of two parts: preparation and the transportation itself.

During the preparation stage, the clinics exchange information, the patient completes the required consent forms, the documents are checked, and the route is planned.

According to Cryo Transport, coordination with the clinics, document preparation, and planning an international route may take up to two weeks. The duration of the actual transportation depends on the departure and destination cities, flight schedules, and the conditions of the specific shipment.

It is therefore advisable to start organizing the transportation in advance, especially if the next stage of the IVF program has already been scheduled for a specific date.

How Much Does Biomaterial Transportation to Georgia Cost?

The cost is calculated individually.

The price is affected by:

the departure city;
the country of departure;
the availability of direct flights;
the duration of the route;
the need for additional organizational procedures;
preparation timeframes;
the specific requirements of the clinics involved.

The principles of pricing are explained in detail in the Cryo Transport article “How Much Does It Cost to Transport Embryos and Biomaterials Between Clinics and Countries?”.

For an accurate estimate, at minimum, the departure city, destination city, clinic, and type of biomaterial need to be known.

What Information Should the Patient Prepare?

For an initial inquiry, a few basic details are usually sufficient:

the country and city of departure;
the name of the clinic or cryobank;
the destination clinic in Georgia;
the type of material;
the approximate number of samples;
the preferred timeframe.

The next steps are then determined based on the specific route.

Cryo Transport organizes international biomaterial transportation and coordinates the logistics between the clinics involved.

Can Embryos Be Transported to Georgia from Another Country?

International transportation is possible provided that the sending clinic is ready to release the material, the Georgian clinic is ready to accept it, and the requirements of the specific route are met.

What Are Frozen Embryos Transported In?

Specialized Dry Shipper cryogenic transport containers are used for cryopreserved embryos. The process is described in more detail on the Cryo Transport embryo transportation page.

Can the Documents and Transportation Be Organized at the Same Time?

The organizational processes usually proceed in parallel once the initial information has been received from the clinics. The required documents depend on the route. A useful starting point is the Cryo Transport guide to documents for international transportation.

How Do You Start Organizing Transportation to Georgia?

First, choose the receiving clinic and obtain confirmation that it can accept the material. You can then contact Cryo Transport with information about the sending and receiving clinics so that the route can be planned.