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HIV Travel Restrictions

Testing Requirements for Countries A-C

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Updated: November 02, 2008

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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 for countries "A" through "C".

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.

For more information contact the US State Department.

Source
aidsmap; "Countries and Their Entry Restrictions"; 25 Apr 2006.

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