HIV Travel Requirements / R-S

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 "R" through "S".

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

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