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 soley 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
Source
Staff Reporter; "Who Restricts Travel for People with HIV"; The Economist; 15 Jul 2010.
