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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 for countries "Mb" through "Q".

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

_{For more information contact the US State Department.}