We welcome patients from across Africa and the world. Our dedicated international patient coordinator ensures a seamless fertility treatment experience in Pretoria.
Email us at info@ptafertility.co.za with your medical history, previous treatment records, and recent blood work results. Our team will review your case and provide a preliminary treatment plan and cost estimate within 48 hours.
Schedule a video consultation with Dr Trouw or Dr Volschenk to discuss your treatment plan, answer questions, and confirm your treatment dates. This consultation can be booked before you travel.
Once your treatment dates are confirmed, our coordinator will assist with visa letters, accommodation recommendations, and transport arrangements. We provide detailed pre-travel instructions including any medications to begin before arrival.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our team. Treatment typically requires 2-3 weeks in Pretoria for a full IVF cycle. We coordinate all appointments, scans, and procedures to minimise your time away from home.
South Africa offers world-class fertility treatment at significantly lower costs than Europe, the USA, or the Middle East. PTA Fertility Centre has welcomed international patients for over two decades, with dedicated services to make your journey smooth and stress-free.
We provide official medical visa support letters for patients requiring a South African visa for fertility treatment. Our letters include your treatment plan, expected duration of stay, and clinic registration details. Most patients from African countries can obtain a medical visa within 5-10 working days.
Documents we provide:
Situated close to Menlyn Mall and the Netcare Pretoria East Hospital, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice offers luxury accommodation for our international guests.
An affordable yet luxurious 5-star guest house, situated in the prestigious Woodhill residential and golf estate opposite Netcare Pretoria East Hospital.
A family-friendly, non-smoking establishment situated close to major venues, routes and golf courses — in close proximity to Pretoria East Hospital.
A cosy, upmarket guesthouse. This exclusive hotel is a piece of heaven that lies in wait for the international traveller.
Located in Erasmuskloof, a residential area close to Netcare Pretoria East Hospital and a mere 20-minute drive from OR Tambo International Airport.
Numerous self-catering apartments available in Pretoria East, ideal for longer treatment cycles. Our coordinator can recommend trusted options.
The Gautrain links O.R. Tambo and Pretoria (Hatfield station) with a swift train ride. Refer to the Gautrain website for timetables as well as its tourism map.
Avis operates in the Pretoria/Tshwane district and can facilitate pick-up and drop-off at the Gautrain station and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The world-famous, convenient, inexpensive ride-hailing service also operates across South Africa. Download the app and request a ride.
Pretoria and its surrounding areas have plenty to do and see. Here are some popular attractions in and around the area.
A tour of Pretoria's rich background and history, with stops at the massive granite Voortrekker Monument, Church Square and the Union Buildings — step out, explore and take in the surroundings.
Enjoy a one-hour elephant walk in the African bush. Observe elephants as you walk side by side with these gentle giants of Africa — a new-found appreciation for Africa's largest land mammal.
A full-day tour of exclusive sites explaining the origin of humankind in South Africa. Get to know what it really means to be human, among fossils that explain where we all come from.
Pack a picnic basket and have lunch in nature. Enjoy the plethora of game and bird life as you drive through the reserve — hiking is an experience not to be missed, and the braai areas welcome the whole family.
Regulates the use of human tissue, blood, blood products, and gametes. Sets the framework for assisted reproduction, including requirements for informed consent, donor anonymity, and the handling of reproductive material. All fertility clinics must comply with these provisions.
Governs surrogacy in South Africa. Requires that all surrogacy agreements be confirmed by the High Court before treatment begins. The surrogate must be a South African resident, and the commissioning parents must demonstrate medical need. The child is legally the child of the commissioning parents from birth.
Details the specific requirements for gamete donation, including mandatory screening of donors, limits on the number of offspring per donor, age requirements, and record-keeping obligations. Donors in South Africa are anonymous by law — donor-conceived children cannot access donor identity information.
Governs the cryopreservation (freezing) of eggs, sperm, and embryos. Requires written consent for storage and specifies conditions under which stored material may be used, donated, or discarded. Annual consent renewal is required for continued storage.
The Southern African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy (SASREG) sets voluntary accreditation standards for fertility clinics. Accredited clinics must maintain laboratory standards, report success rates, and undergo regular audits. PTA Fertility Centre is a proud SASREG-accredited facility.
A typical IVF cycle requires approximately 2-3 weeks in Pretoria. This includes initial scans, stimulation monitoring, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer. Some patients choose to start medication in their home country and arrive for the retrieval phase only (approximately 10 days).
Yes! We regularly treat patients from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, DRC, and many other countries. Our team has extensive experience with international patient coordination.
South African fertility treatment typically costs 40-60% less than equivalent treatment in the UK, USA, or Middle East, while maintaining comparable success rates and international standards.
Yes, we can provide a list of required baseline investigations that you can complete locally. This reduces the time you need to spend in Pretoria and helps us plan your treatment before arrival.
Yes, egg donation is legal and well-regulated in South Africa. International patients have access to our established egg donor programme. Donors are anonymous by law and undergo thorough medical and psychological screening.
We provide detailed cost estimates upfront and can discuss payment arrangements. Most international patients pay in full before or during treatment. We accept bank transfers, credit cards, and can provide invoices in USD or local currency equivalents.
Our compassionate team is ready to guide you every step of the way. Book a consultation and take the first step towards growing your family.
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