HIV Travel Restrictions

Posted by Pozziepinoy on 12:05 PM

A lot of my new acquaintances seemed depressed after finding out that they are positive with HIV. The reason is that their dream of working abroad has been shattered. 

Most people who emailed me are still working out the country and they are coming back home just to be tested as they are scared to be deported if they get tested there.

For the sake of all who wishes to work or live in some other country, I found this listing from the internet.

Source: About.com

The HIV epidemic has been with us for what seems a lifetime. For some, there has not been a time in their life without HIV being in the news. While there has been great progress toward understanding the virus, there are still parts of the world that don't know the true nature of HIV transmission and risk. And because they lack an understanding of HIV, they still have rules and regulations in place that discriminate against those living with HIV. Countries like China and the United States have finally lifted their bans regarding HIV and immigration. But unfortunately there are dozens of countries around the world that continue to limit travel, immigration, and residency based solely on HIV status. This feature provides you a list of the countries with the strictest policies regarding HIV.

Declaration of HIV is Required

The following countries require HIV status declaration for entry and in order to stay in the country.
  • Brunei
  • Oman
  • Sudan
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Yemen
Visas Denied

These countries deny visas to anyone living with HIV.
  • Egypt
  • Iraq
  • Qatar
  • Singapore
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
HIV-Positive People Deported

The following country deports people from their country if they are HIV positive.
  • Armenia
  • Bahrain
  • Brunei
  • Egypt
  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Malaysia
  • Moldova
  • Mongolia
  • North Korea
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekastan
  • Yemen
As the HIV and AIDS epidemic continues worldwide, many foreign countries are requiring HIV tests prior to entry. Below you will find the most current requirements and restrictions

Albania: No restrictions
Algeria: Citizens returning from work abroad and members of the military are required to take an HIV test.
Angola: A negative HIV certificate is required to obtain a residence visa to work.
Anguilla: Foreign nationals suspected of or known to be HIV positive have been refused entry.
Argentina: No restrictions on visits of less than 3 months. Foreigners suffering from any illness that impairs their ability to work will not be admitted.
Armenia: Entry prohibited for HIV positive people. Anyone who falls ill while visiting may be deported.
Aruba: Testing is required for intending immigrants.
Australia: All applicants for permanent residence over age 15 (All other applicants who require medical examinations are tested if it is indicated on clinical grounds.)
Austria: No national restrictions although some cities require an HIV negative certificate to apply for residence. Health certificates required for non-EU citizens staying more than 6 months.
Azerbaijan: No restrictions.
Bahamas: The Ministry of Health has recommended that anyone HIV positive not be admitted into the country.
Bahrain: Individual employed in jobs involving food handling and patient or child care.
Bangladesh: No official restrictions but it is possible for HIV positive people to be deported if the authorities find out about their diagnosis.
Barbados: No restrictions for short term visits however it is unlikely HIV positive people would be admitted into the country for a long-term visit.
Belarus: All persons staying longer than 3 months require HIV testing.
Belize: All persons applying for citizenship must produce an HIV negative test certificate.
Benin: HIV test required for longer term stays.
Bolivia: Anyone staying more than 90 days and any applicants for work permits will be required to provide evidence of their HIV status.
Bosnia-Herzegovina: No restrictions however anyone applying for permanent residence must produce an HIV negative test result.
Botswana: HIV testing required for all students.
Brazil: No entry restrictions for HIV positive people.
Brunei: People known to be HIV positive are prohibited from entry. Anyone found to be HIV positive will be expelled from the country. Doctors are required to report any HIV positive tests.
Bulgaria: All intending immigrants (and may be required for foreigners staying longer than 1 month for purposes of study or work)
Burkina Faso: No entry restrictions for HIV positive people. Visitors needing a entry visa must be vaccinated against yellow fever. Since the yellow fever vaccine is a live vaccine, HIV positive people can't receive that vaccine and therefore can't get an entry visa.
Burundi: No restrictions for HIV positive people.
Cambodia: No restrictions for HIV positive people.
Camaroon: No restrictions for HIV positive people.
Canada: No longer requires disclosure of HIV status for a temporary resident visa or for short term visitors.
China, People's Republic of: Those staying more than 1 year. (Testing is not required for entry or residency in Hong Kong.)
Colombia: Anyone suspected of being HIV positive. (HIV positive persons are not admitted without a waiver from a Colombian consulate in the U.S.)
Costa Rica: No restrictions specific to HIV however a health certificate is required for those wishing to work or live in the country.
Croatia: No restrictions for HIV positive people.
Cuba: Foreign students, foreign workers and long-term foreign residents are screened for HIV; people found to be HIV-positive are reportedly repatriated.
Cyprus: All foreigners working or studying are tested after entry.
Czech Republic: No restrictions for HIV positive people.
Denmark: No restrictions for HIV positive people.
Dominican Republic: Foreigners seeking residency
Ecuador: An HIV negative test is required for a work permit of an application for permanent residency.
Egypt: Foreigners requiring work permits (spouses of work permit applicants are exempt)
El Salvador: HIV test required for people over 15 years old seeking permanent residency.
Eritrea: No restrictions for HIV positive people.
Estonia: No restrictions for HIV positive people unless applying for a work permit or residence.
Estonia: Foreigners seeking residency or work permits
Ethiopia: No HIV related restrictions.
Fiji: HIV positive people are not allowed to enter the Fiji Islands.
Finland: No restrictions but anyone knowingly transmit HIV may be deported.
Gabon; No HIV specific restrictions but a medical certificate is required for entry.
Georgia; All foreigners staying longer than 1 month
Germany, Federal Republic of: Applicants staying 180 days or longer in Bavaria (This requirement is for Bavaria only.)
Ghana: No HIV related restrictions.
Greece: Prostitutes (as defined by Greek law)
Guatemala: No HIV related restrictions.
Guinea: No HIV related restrictions.
Guyana: All foreigners staying longer than three months
Haiti: No HIV related restrictions.
Honduras: A medical certificate is required for a visa.
Hungary; Anyone staying over 1 year, and all intending immigrants (some employers may require workers to be tested)
Iceland: No HIV related restrictions however anyone found to have HIV is immediately entered into the national healthcare system.
India: All students over 18, anyone between the ages of 18 and 70 with a visa valid for 1 year or more, and anyone extending a stay to a year or more, excluding accredited journalists and those working in foreign missions.
Indonesia: Anyone HIV positive people are subject to residence regulations.
Iran: Anyone staying more than 3 months must produce an HIV test certificate.
Iraq: People with HIV are not allowed to enter the country. Anyone found to be HIV positive are immediately expelled from the country.
Ireland: No HIV related restrictions.
Israel: No HIV restrictions but anyone staying longer than 3 months must disclose their HIV status and have medical insurance.
Italy: No HIV related restrictions.
Jordan: Anyone staying longer than 3 months
Kazakstan: All visitors, excluding diplomats, must present a certificate of an HIV test within 10 days
Korea, Republic of: Foreigners working as entertainers staying over 90 days
Kuwait: Those seeking to obtain a residence permit
Kyrgyzstan: All foreigners, excluding diplomats, staying more than a month
Lebanon: Those planning to live or work
Libya: Those seeking residency permits, excluding official visitors
Lithuania: Applicants for permanent residence permits
Maldives: Long-term visitors
Malaysia: Foreigners seeking work permits as unskilled laborers
Marshall Islands, Republic of the: Temporary visitors staying more than 30 days and applicants for residence and work permits
Mauritius: Foreigners planning to work or seek permanent residence
Micronesia (Federated States of): Anyone staying over 90 days and anyone holding a work permit
Moldova: Anyone staying more than 3 months
Mongolia: Applicants staying longer than 30 days. (This is not an official law and is selectively enforced.)
Montserrat: University students and applicants for work and residency
Oman: Those newly-employed by private sector companies and upon renewal of work permit
Panama: Women intending to work in entertainment centers and anyone who adjusts visa status once in Panama for longer stays
Papua New Guinea: Applicants seeking work or residency visas and their dependents
Paraguay: Applicants seeking temporary or permanent residency status
Philippines: Applicants seeking permanent resident visas must submit to a medical exam, which includes an AIDS test
Qatar: Applicants seeking work or residency visas and visitors staying more than 1 month
Russia: All foreign visitors staying longer than 3 months
Saudi Arabia: Applicants for residency/work permits
St. Vincent: Applicants seeking temporary and permanent residency visas
St. Kitts and Nevis: Students, intending immigrants and anyone seeking employment
Seychelles: Foreigners planning to work must produce a medical certificate, including the results of an HIV test
Singapore: Workers who earn less than $1,250 per month and applicants for permanent resident status (except spouses and children of Singapore citizens)
Slovakia: Applicants for long term or permanent residency visas
South Africa: All mine workers (irrespective of their positions)
Spain: Anyone seeking residence, work and student permits must submit to a medical exam (which may include an AIDS test)
Syria: All foreigners (ages 15 to 60 years) staying more than 15 days, or planning to marry a Syrian national while in Syria
Taiwan: Applicants for residency and work permits (Testing is also required for anyone staying over 90 days.)
Tajikistan: Anyone staying more than 90 days (pending legislation)
Turkmenistan: All foreigners suspected of being HIV positive. (Foreigners with AIDS or who are HIV positive are prohibited from entering Turkmenistan.)
Turks and Caicos Islands: Foreign workers (HIV testing is part of the medical exam that is required for work permits.)
United Arab Emirates: Applicants for work or residence permits except those under age 18
Ukraine: Anyone staying longer than 6 months and all applicants for permanent residency
United Kingdom: Anyone who appears unwell may be tested. (A positive test result may cause applicants to be denied entry into the UK.)
Uzbekistan: Anyone staying more than 15 days (Long-term visitors must renew HIV certificate after the first 3 months in Uzbekistan and annually thereafter.)
Yemen: Applicants for permanent residence and work or study permits, all foreigners staying longer than 1 month, and foreign spouses of Yemeni nationals
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