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HIV Travel Requirements / T-Z

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Updated: July 14, 2006

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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 "T" through "Z".

Taiwan
Applicants for residency and work permits (Testing is also required for anyone staying over 90 days.)

Tajikistan
Anyone staying more than 90 days (pending legislation)

Turkmenistan
All foreigners suspected of being HIV positive. (Foreigners with AIDS or who are HIV positive are prohibited from entering Turkmenistan.)

Turks and Caicos Islands
Foreign workers (HIV testing is part of the medical exam that is required for work permits.)

United Arab Emirates
Applicants for work or residence permits except those under age 18

Ukraine
Anyone staying longer than 6 months and all applicants for permanent residency

United Kingdom
Anyone who appears unwell may be tested. (A positive test result may cause applicants to be denied entry into the UK.)

Uzbekistan
Anyone staying more than 15 days (Long-term visitors must renew HIV certificate after the first 3 months in Uzbekistan and annually thereafter.)

Yemen
Applicants for permanent residence and work or study permits, all foreigners staying longer than 1 month, and foreign spouses of Yemeni nationals

For more information contact the US State Department.

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