Helping to build families across the globe
California Cryobank® provides access to our outstanding donors, services and support to help thousands of prospective parents in more than 40 different countries make their dreams of creating a family come true.
Choose an access level to get started
Like all our families, our international donor recipients have access to our extensive and diverse portfolio of rigorously screened sperm donors. Here’s how to get started browsing our portfolio and learning more about our donors.
Register for a free account
Just answer a few questions to get free and immediate access to our Level 1: First Look account. It includes an extended donor profile, genetic test summary, donor personal essays, and childhood photos.
Consider upgrading your access*Level 2: Full Access subscriptions are complimentary for U.K. families.
Level 2: Full Access subscriptions are complimentary for U.K. families.
Once you’ve registered for your free account, and are ready to learn more about each donor, consider upgrading to a Level 2: Full Access subscription. It includes all Level 1 features, plus “Express Yourself,” a donor conversation, and adult photos (when available). The cost is $250 for four months of access.
How to place an international order
If you live, or are having your vials shipped, outside of the U.S., please call us at 1-310-443-5244, Monday through Friday, from 14:00 – 03:00 (UTC) and Saturdays 16:30 – 20:30 (UTC).
Important considerations for international orders
International orders are handled a bit differently than those that are placed from and shipped within the U.S. Please take a moment to learn these important details if you’re outside of the U.S. and interested in making a purchase.
All international orders must be placed by phone
A client services team member will make sure you have all the correct forms and will help you to complete your transaction.
Duty and tax fees
You will be responsible for any "duty and tax" fees required by the receiving country. These fees are not included in the California Cryobank shipping fee.
Schedule ahead
Your order should be submitted at least two weeks prior to treatment.
Coordinate with your clinic
It’s up to Customs as to how the fees will be paid: prior to release of the package or to be invoiced later. Please coordinate with your doctor or clinic regarding these fees, the receipt of the package, and cooperation with Customs in order to avoid a delay in the release of your package.
Shipment safety
All specimens are shipped in liquid nitrogen "dry" shippers, which are designed to maintain the proper temperature for up to 7 days from the date of shipment.
Using import brokers
When you contact our client services team to place your order, they may (depending on the country to which you’re shipping) advise you to work with an import broker.
Some common questions about international orders
All vial types can be used for any insemination or procedure method. However, the volume (amount) of sperm within each vial varies by vial type (ICI, IUI, IVF, ICSI), so it’s important to purchase the appropriate number of vials for your insemination or procedure method.
The Donor Reserve Program offers families the opportunity for greater family exclusivity by purchasing vials from a select number of donors who have limited availability of their California Cryobank vials.
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