Yes, IVF is legal in Chile under Law No. 21,030 (2017) and Supreme Decree No. 110 (2021), which regulate assisted reproduction. The framework permits IVF for heterosexual couples and single women, but excludes same-sex male couples and surrogacy arrangements. Compliance oversight falls under the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), with mandatory genetic screening and embryo transfer limits.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Chile
- Embryo Transfer Limits: Law No. 21,030 caps embryo transfers at three per cycle to mitigate multiple gestations, aligning with MINSAL’s 2021 technical norms. Exceptions require ethical committee approval.
- Genetic Screening Mandates: Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for hereditary conditions is compulsory under Supreme Decree No. 110, enforced by MINSAL-accredited labs. Non-compliance risks facility license revocation.
- Exclusionary Provisions: Surrogacy contracts are void per Article 14 of Law No. 21,030, and IVF access is denied to same-sex male couples. Female same-sex couples may access IVF if one partner provides the oocyte.
Compliance Shifts (2026 Horizon): MINSAL’s draft 2026 guidelines propose stricter embryo storage duration (5 years max) and expanded PGT eligibility, pending congressional approval. Clinics must adapt to these changes to maintain accreditation.