IVF & Surrogacy Policy

IVF still remains fairly strictly regulated in Malta on certain matters, particularly when it comes to embryo freezing and testing.

Allow siblings to donate eggs for IVF.
Increase the number of fertilised eggs to 6.
Introduce Pre-implantation genetic testing for chromosomal structural rearrangements (PGT-SR).
- for couples with a family history of chromosome problems
- for those who have a history of recurrent miscarriage due to chromosomal abnormalities.
Ensure consistent psychological support throughout the process.
Ensure full IVF procedure, medication and psychological support are free.
Consent on the storage of IVF eggs.
- Unless a couple opts in for their embryos to continue being stored even when they die, they are to be discarded.
  - A couple may opt-in to an agreement on whether their frozen embryos can be used for surrogacy in the event one of them dies, otherwise they are to be discarded in such an event.
- A couple may opt-in or opt-out at any time.
  - A couple may create their agreement or change it at any time as long as there is mutual agreement.