HIV Travel Restrictions

Requirements and Restrictions for HIV Positive People - Countries D-I

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 for countries "D" through "I".

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.

_{For more information contact the US State Department}

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