QUick Reference Trave l and residence regu lations

for peop~e with II-HV and A IDS

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Second Edition

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Preface

We've known for a long time that counsellors working for AIDS organisations needed more information about travel. This second edition of " Quick Reference: travel and residence regulations for people witll HIV and AlDS"aims to address that need. It supplements the comprehensive ''Sourr:ebook: travel and residence regulation~ medical care for people witll HIV and AIDS - worldwide" and provides a rapid overview of the facts for use within a counselling and advice session.

For people with HIV and AIDS - like anyone else - travelling is an important aspect of quality of life. Yet those who want or have to spend longer periods of time abroad, whether for personal or bUSiness reasons, may experience a high degree of uncertainty. In the past the information they need has often been available only with difficulty or via complicated channels.

The data you will find here come mainly from a survey we made of 185 countries. Information was requested from each country's embassy In Germany and the German Embassy in the country. We not only asked about the offidal entry and residence regulations for people with HIV and AIDS, but also how they were applied in practice. The replies gave us information on 141 countries. We also induded other sources, such as

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• material from the Swiss project "Aids Info Docu SchweizN

• the US State Department's homepage • specialised UNAlDS and WHO publications • information from non-governmental organisations

(NGOs) in the countries concerned. This enabled us to indude data on a further 24 countries.

We can't guarantee the reliability of all the data presented here: for some countries, there were considerable discrepandes in the information given by different sources. This very fact tells us something about the tensions surrounding HIV and AIDS In the countries concerned. In the table we name the different sources, so as to keep track of the cases where such discrepandes couldn't be darified.

Experience shows that facts and analysis relating to the theme of HIV/AlDS and travel have a short "shelf-life". For this reason, we would suggest looking for confirmation of the information given here - whether by consulting other travellers with HIV or by asking NGOs active in the country concerned.

Kan Lemmen Peter Wiessner

• A French translation of the • .saKt~rwlll become available on the Web In the alIJlSe of 2001, at www.aldsnet.ch

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Tips for using the Quick Reference Advice on travelling with HIV

• The Quick Reference provides up-to-date information on 165 countries. If a country is not listed here, this means that despite our best efforts no information could be found

• The column "Entry regulations" gives information on the rurrent provisions for a tourist stay of around one month, at most three months, in length. Luckily, only very few of the counbies with a strong tourism sector impose complete bans on people with HlV/AIDS entering the country.

• The column "Residence regulations" refers to longer-term stays (usually longer than three months), often associated with permission to study to wort< or the wish to settle in the country. Here, almost 60% of the countries listed have passed resbictlve legislation.

• The column "Notes" contains supplementary Information, and sometimes indications of contradictory information received from different sources. Further information on these Issues can be found in the "SourrebooK'.

• In general, the following point applies to entering counbies with ambiguous or restrictive regulations: as long as HIV­positive status does not become known, there will be no serious problems for a tourist. However, if someone

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is suspected of being HlV positive, or if the authorities have concrete reasons to believe they are, entry may be refused (this applies to, for example, the USA, India and China). Badges such as the Red Ribbon or other indications should not be worn when entering the country.

• For people taking medication for HlV, this need for discretion creates a very real problem, since they have to carry their medication with them. We would recommend repackaging the drugs in different containers.

• Depending on the drrumstances, it may be worthwhile taking along a doctor's certificate (in English) which shows that the holder is reliant on the medication and that it has been prescribed by the doctor. A note on dosage may also be helpful in case any difficulties arise at the border.

• A further aspect to be borne in mind is the vaccination requirements for some counbies. For people with HlV and AIDS, some of these vaccinations are un problematic, whereas others present health risks (e.g. the yellow fever vaccination). It is advisable always to discuss these issues beforehand with the doctor or a vacdnation advice centre (e.g. a tropical medicine institute).

• The comprehensive "SourcebooK' also contains information on medical provision for people with HlV and AIDS worldwide.

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Key to the symbols used in the table

Notes (#) The different sources we used sometimes gave ambiguous or contradictory information, and such cases are marked (#) In the final

column of the table. In these cases, we recommend studying the sources in more detail using the .. SourcebooK', and working with the person seeking advice to reach an assessment that takes into account her or his specific drcumstances.

Sources The last column of the table names the sources of the information. Individual references to sources are only given In other columns If the information differs from one source to another.

1) Information provided by the country's embassy in Germany

2) Information provided by the German Embassy in the country

3) Aids Info Docu Schweiz. Source: Eidgenossisches Departement fur Auswartige Angelegenheiten, Berne/CH DP VI/Sektion konsularischer Schutz, 15 March 2000. See http://www.aidsnet.ch/e/tourism.htm

4) US State Department's homepage; Travel Publications/February 2000; see http://www.travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html

5) Andrew Doupe, "AIDS and Human Rights: Time for an Empowered Response", Unpublished Masters Thesis in Public International Law, Rljks Universitelt, Leiden, 12 September 1997

6) Information from an NGO active In the country concerned

7) www.plwha.org.au/frames.htrnl (Australia, the publication unit PLWHA - People Uving With HIV/AIDS)

Further infonnation on entry regulations for people with HIV and AIDS The Internet site www.aegis.com/topics/travel.htrnlisbasedintheUSA.AswellasthelnformationfromtheUSStateDepartment.lt offers further travel information for people with HIV and AIDS and useful links to other sites.

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A No Information

AbInia No restr1dIons for people wtth HIV and 1; 2 AIDS

AIgcria No Information

Angola No I estJ1ctIoI is for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

AntIgua and No Information

BoriIuda Argentina No restrictions for stays up tIJ 3 months A doctor's certfficate must be presented when MandatDly monitoring of Immigrants 2; 5

_Ltourlstst aooMna for~nent residence falling sick Armenia Entry prohibited for people with HIV People failing sick are deported (1) legislation being prepared. HIV testing 1; 2 (#)

and AIDS (1) at the border is planned (l)

AnIba No restI'1ctIons for tlJurists Intending immigrants must present an HIV test 4 result

Australia No restrtctlons for tlJurists HIV testing for foreign natlonals (from age 15) No residence permits granted to 2; 3; 7 wishing to settle In Australia people testing HIV positive

Austria No restr1ctions for people with HIV and 1 AIDS. No HIV testina on enbV

,ucrilaiJan No restJictIons for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

Bahamas No Information

BahraIn No restrtdIons for tlJurists HIV testing for foreign natlonals wishing to HIV testing required for certain 4;3 work in the counbV (]) OCOJpational groups (41

No HIV testing on enby Expulsion if HIV-positive status becomes known 2; 6

Barbado. No Information

8cIgium No restJictIons for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

BeUza No restrictions for tourists HIV testing required for foreign nationals 3; 4 applvina for a residence permit

BeJonwia No restrictions for tourist stays up tIJ 3 Duty tIJ notify authorities of HIV infection; HIV 1; 4 months testina for stays Ionaer than 3 months

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Suin No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV testing for longer-term stays Permission to enter Is granted at the 2 stays discretion of the officer dealing with

the application Bolivia No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV testing required when applying for a wor!( 2; 3

stays permit for stays of 90 days or more Bosnia No restrictions for people with HIV and Foreign nationals wishing to settle must present 2; 3; (#) Hcrngovina AIDS (2) a negative HIV test result (3)

Bot_ No restrictions for people with HIV and HIV testing for students beginning their course 2 AIDS

Brazil No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

8rvIei No testing for short-term tDurIst stays. HIV testing for students and employees Expulsion If HIV infection Is proved; 2 However, entry prohibited for people applying for a WOf1( and residence permit Immediate duty to notify authorities known to be HIV DOSItive

Bulgaria No restrictions for short-teml tourist HIV testing required for forelgn nationals Also applies to: students, employees, 3 stays wishing to remain in the countJy for longer than Bulgarians who have been abroad for

30 days longer than 30 days, those wtshing to marry. Tests carried out In Bulgaria; oost approx. $ 60

Ikrkina No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

Burvldi No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

Cambodia No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testirlQ on entrv

CoIncroon No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entrv

Canada No restrictions for short-term tourist Intending immigrants are tested for HIV. A HIV tests carried out on foreign 4; 2 stays (2) positive HIV test result is grounds for refusal of nationals where an HIV Infectlon Is

jlermission to immigrate (2) suspected {4}

Cape Vcrde No information Islands Central No information

African Republic

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Chad No Information

Chile No I esb idIoIlS for short-term tourist HIV testlng possible for foreign stlJdents and 2; 5; (_) stavs. No HIV testll'Kl (2) mlarant workeB (5)

China A health declaration must be presented HIV testlng required for a long-term visa (1 Forms for the health declaratlon are 2; 3; 4 on entry (2) year) to be granted (3) given out at the border (2)

These regulatlorlS do not apply for Hong KOIl!t (1l

ColombIa No Information for short-term tourist On entry, an "International health certiflc.ate" Proven HIV Infection has a negative 1; 3 stays must be presented. This applies to all persons Impact on applications to the

needing a vtsa - In partlaJlar stlJdents, authorities for visa renewal (1) Immigrants and refugees (1) ForeIgn nationals wishing to settle tEmporarily or permanently must present papers certlfying that the'( are HIV neqatlve (3)

CoInorn No Infonnatlon

Congo No Information

(Brazzaville)

Congo, No restrictions for people with HIV and 2

Demacratlc AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

AepiblIc of (ZaIre)

Costa RIca No restr1ctIons for short-term stays. No HIV tests for Intending immigrants and on 2; 5; (#) HIV testll'KI (2) applying for longer-term residence (5)

Croatia No restrictions for people with HIV and 1; 2 AIDS. No HIV testil'Kl on entrY

CUba No restrictions for short-term tourist Students wishing to obtain a study grant for Deportation is only possible in cases 2; 3; (#) stays Cuba must undergo testing (2) where a foreign natlonal has

HIV tests required for foreign nationals who committed an offence, that is, has want to remain in Cuba longer than 3 months. knowingly or recklessly passed on the CUbarlS returning to the country from "endemic virus (2) regions" are tested (3) People testing HIV positive are

expelled (3)

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Cyprus No restrictions for short-term tourist Foreign natlonals applying for a residence If the result of the examination Is 1; 2; 3 stays. No HIV testing on entry permit for woril or study must undergo a Health positive, no resldenc:e permit Is

Ministry medical examination to conflrm there is granted (1) no infection with HIV, hepatitis B/C or syphilis The only exceptions are for diplomatic (1 ) personnel and high-ranking company

employees (3) Czech No restrictions for people with HIV and 1 Republic AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

DcMICII'k No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

[)J ibouti No information

Dominican No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV testing required for foreign natlonals 2; 3; " Republic stays wishing to seWe (3); (4)

Ecuador No restrictions for short-term tourist Foreign nationals applying for longer-term 2 stays residence must normally present an HIV test

result Egypt No HIV testing for stays up to 3 months HIV testing required for stays of 3 months or If the test result Is positive, no 2; 3

(tourists) longer residence or wor1c permit will be oranted

El Salvador No restrictions for people with HIV and Restrictions for foreign nationals wishing to 2; 3; (I) AIDS (2) seWe In El Salvador (3)

EquatOl'iaI No Information

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Eritrea No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

Estonia No restrictions for people with HIV and HIV tests for foreign nationals applying for a 1; 2; 3; AIDS (1); (2) work or residence permit, especially students "; (I)

(4); (3) Ethiopia No restrictions for people with HIV and 2

AIDS Fiji No entry for people with HIV and AIDS 6

Finland No restrictions for people with HIV and Persons who knowingly spread the HIV 1; 2; 6; AIDS (1); (2) virus_maybe deoortI!d. m (Il

FI'CIIIU No restrictions for people with HIV and 1; 2 AIDS

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Gabon No rest! Idloils for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

6amb1a No restJ1ctIor 15 for people with HIV and The Embassy has no Information on whether 2 AIDS foregn nationals known ID be HIV positjYe are

subject ID special residence regulations, nor whether there are provisions for such groups ID be monitored deported or expelled

'-giG No HIV testing on enby (2) HIV testing required for all foreign nationals The situation In Georgia is unclear; 2; 4; (#) wishing ID remain In the COUnt1y for more than responses ID our questions were one month (4) contradictory

'-'any No specific regulations for people with HIV testing required for applicants wishing ID This requirement applies only In 2; 3; 4

(aa-ia) HIV and AIDS (Federal Ministry of the stay In Bavaria for more than 180 days (4) Bavaria (4) Interior)

6hana No Information

Wat Britain No restJ1dIons for people with HIV and 1; 4; (# )

and Northern AIDS (1)

rr.Jand ArTy person who appears unwell may be tested. If the test result 15 positive, entry ID the UK may be denied (4)

Grace No special regulations for EU citizens HIV testing for foreign nationals wishing ID HIV testing for prostitutes (defined as 2; 3; 4; with HIV and AIDS (2) wor1t In Greece. Health dlecks on applicants for per Greek law) (4) (# )

resIderlre~1ts of 3 months or more (2) ; (3)

6renada No Information

Guatemala No restrictions for people with HIV and foreign nationals remaining In the country for a 1; 5; 6 AIDS (1) longer period must undergo testing for HIV and

AIDS (S)

Guinea No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS

Winea Bissau No restrictions for people with HIV and VIsa application form may include 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entJy questions relating ID communicable

diseases

Wr- No restrictions for short-term IDurist HIV testing required for foreign nationals 4 stays wlshlnq ID remain Ionqer than 3 months

HaIti No HIV testing on enby 2

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Honduras No restrictions for tourist stays, no Special regulations for people wishing to settle 2; 3; (I) doctor's certlficalE, no HIV testing in Honduras (3) required (2)

Hong Kong No HIV testing on entry Intending Immigrants must undergo HIV and 4; 5; (I) AIDS testing

Hungary No restrictions for short-term tourist An HIV test Is required for anyone wishing to Special provisions apply to diplomatic 4; 3 stays. No HIV testing on entry remain longer than one year. Additionally, some and consular pe!SOMeI. The HIV test

employer5 may require their employees to result Is checked by the relevant unde--'ll<L HIV testI~ ID author1tles at the border ill

Iceland No restrictions for people with HIV and All foreign nationals applying for a residence If a communicable disease Is 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry permit must be examined by a doctor dlsco\lered, the person Immedlatl!ly

enlErs the IO!Iandlc health care 5Y5II!m India No HIV testing for short-term tourist HIV testing required for anyone wishing to Also applies to registered foreign 1; 3

stays (up to one year). People with HIV remain longer than 1 year In India (1) students. HIV-posItive people and whose status Is known are not granted those refusing the test are deported visas Cl) (3)

Indonesia No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

Iron No restrictions for tourist and business Foreign nationals applying for a work or 2; 3 stays up to 3 months residence permit must present a negative HIV

test result Iraq Entry prohibited for people with HIV. The HIV test is carried out on a blood sample Anyone affected Is expelled 2; 3

HIV testing on entry (2) directly at the border. foreign nationals pay SO Immedlatl!ly (2) US $, Iraqis 1,000 IRO. Travellers are advised to bring their own sterile needles with them cn

Ireland No restrictions for people with HIV and 2; 6 AIDS. No HIV testlllQ on entry

Israel No restrictions for people with HIV and Immigrants wishing to acquire citizenship by Anyone affected must pun:hase a 1; 3 AIDS settling In Israel on the basis of their ethnic health Insurance policy

oriQin must underQO testlDQ Italy No restrtctions for people with HIV and 1

AIDS Ivory Coast No restrictions for people with HIV and 2

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.Jamaica No restr1ctlons for people With HIV and Foreign nationals with proven HIV-positive There are no provisions for checks or m AIOS status are not subject to any special residena! for the deportation or expulsion of

regulations Qrouos affected .Japan No restl1ctlons for people With HIV and 2

AIDS .Jordan No restl1ctlons for tourist stays up to 30 For a stay longer than 30 days, a medical 3; 2 (#)

days (3) examination by a Health Ministry laboratory is obligatory. In the case of a positive test result. the applicant must leave the CXlUntry within a short soace of time (3)

lCazakhstan No restJ1ctIons for short-tenn tourist Applications for a work permit or a permanent It Is advisable to take along a certlfled 2; 3; 4 stays (2) residence permit (3 months or more) must be copy of the test result certlflcate (In

aa:ompanied by a negative HIV test result (2); Russian) to avoid having to undergo (3) an HIV test In Kazaichstan, which In

some cases has to be repeated f?Iery three months (2)

ICcItya No restr1ctIons for people With HIV and 1; 2 AIDS

ICIrghIzla No restrictions for people with HIV and foreign nationals wishing to stay for longer 2; 4; (#) AIDS (2) than 1 month are required to undergo HIV

testlno (4) IClribatl No Information

IC.orca OffIcIally, no legal provfslons relating to Anyone whose HIV-positive status 1

(North) the entry of people with HIV and AIDS becomes known Is sent back to her/his country of origin. The reason given for this is the lack of experience with HIV/AIDS and the lade of treatment OJ)tions

IC.orca People With HIV are not permitted to Special protective measures may apply, Anyone whose HIV-positive status 2; 3

(South) enter the CXlUntry. However, for a stay especially to public performers (dancers, becomes known is expelled (3) of up to 3 months there is no duty of singers, musicians, etc.) who remain in the proof (for those visitorS who do not country for more than 90 days without their require a visa). No checks at the border spouses (3) (2)

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ICIMait For visitDrs or business travellers no The viSil application for a long-term stay If an HIV Infection or HIV-related 2; 3 HIV testing Is reqUired. This means that requires a dodor's certiflcate. In cases of HIV illness becomes known, the residence entry is also possible for people with Infection, no visa is granted permit Is withdrawn. The person HIV involved Is obliged to leave Kuwait, or

Is deported

Laos No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

LAMa No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testino on enb'V

L&bonon No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV test result required for foreign nationals In cases of doubt, the H IV test must 3 stayS wishing to pursue paid employment be repeated in Lebanon

Lasotho No special regulations for entry and Decisions on entry into Lesotno are at 2 residence of people with HIV and AIDS, the discretion of the border police. No HIV testing on entry However, no medical checks are

carried out Liberia No infonnatlon

Libya No restrictions for short stays (2) For longer stays, where a residence permit In cases of proven HIV infection, 2; 3 becomes necessary, HIV testing is obligatory. foreign nationals must leave the HIV testing must also be undergone when country immediately, or are not renewing the residence permit (2) allowed to enter in the first place (2)

The Health Minister Is entitled to have people with AIDS deported (3)

Liechtenstein No restrictions for people with HIV and 1 AIDS. No HIV testino on enb'V

Litlulnio No restrictions for people with HIV and HIV testing required when applying for l ' 2' 4' AIDS. No HIV testing on entry (1); (2) pennanent residence (4) (#\' ,

u.xanbcMrg Luxembourg law allows entry to be 1; 2 denied on health grounds. However, there are no special legal provisions for the entry IX people with HIV and AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

Macedonia No information

Madagascar No restrictIOIlS for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

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Mal_i German nationals do not require a Even for longer stays and applications for 2 health certificate to enter Malawi residence rights, no health certlflcate IS

normally required Malaysia No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV testing tor foreign nationals applying for SpecIal provisions for domestic staff 2;3;4

stays permission to wori( as unskilled labourer.; (4) and CXlf1StnJCtion worXers from developing countries (Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Phltippines); denial et permission to enter, or expulsion, If the HIV test result Is oosltive (3)

Maldivu No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV testing required for "long-term v~· (4) 2; 4; (_) stays (2)

Mali No Intormation

Malta No restrictions tor people with HIV and 1 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

Marshall No restrictions for short -term tourist ViSitors wishing to stay longer than 30 days and 4 Islands stays (up to 30 days) applicants for a permanent residence and worj(

permit must oresent an HIV test result Mauritania No restrictions for people with HIV and 2

AIDS. No HIV testing on entry Mauritius No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV test required tor foreign nationals wanting 4

stays to worj( In Mauritius or to apply for permanent residence

Mexico No restrictions tor people with HIV and For longer stays, It is advisable to take along a The principle of non-disaiminatlon 1 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry doctor's recommendation, so as to ensure the means there are no checks. HIV and

best possible care AIDS are not grooods for expulsion. In Mexico, expulsion Is only possible In cases of Qr05S misdemeanour

Micronesia No restrictions tor short-term tourist For stays of 90 or more days, and for work <4 stays (up to 30 days) permit applications, an HIV test result must be

presented (4)

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Moldavia Foreign nationals with HIV and AIDS HIV tests are required of all persons wishing to Foreign students must, additionally, 2; 4 are not permitted to enter Moidavia. On stay longer than 3 months (4) undergo an examination by the entry a doctor's cert!flcate is required, Moldavian healttt 5elVices. A certificate although not for tourists (2) of this type Is also necessary if a

foreign national wishes to many in Moidavia (2)

Mor-., No restJi<:tions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HlV test on entry

Mongolia By law, an HIV test result is required After entering the country foreign nationals are 2; 3; 6 on entry. In reality, however, it seems subject to mandatory HlV testing, which Is (#) that the authorities fall to apply this law repeated after some months. Sterile needles (2) may be brou<lht alonQ (3)

Montscrnrt No restridlons for short-term tourist HIV testing Is required for university students 4 stays and for applications for work and residence

oermits Morocco No restJi<:tions for people with HIV and 1

AIDS Mozambique No restrictions for people with HIV and 2

AIDS. No HlV testing on entry Myormor No HlV testing on entry No special residence regulations for foreign 2 (Burma) nationals with HlV are known of

Namibia No restrictions for people with HlV and It cannot be guaranteed that foreign nationals 2; 5; (#) AIDS. No HlV testing on entry (2) wishing to settle in Namibia will not have to be

tested for HlV (5) Nauru No information

Nepal No restrictions for people with HlV and 2 AIDS. No HlV testing on entry

Netherlands No restrictions for people with HlV and 1; 2 AIDS. No HlV testillQ on entry

New Zealand No restrictions for short-term tourist Since 1 July 2000, HIV testing has been 2; 3 (#) stays up to 3 months (2) required for long-term residence (aver 3

months) and empioyment (2); (3i

Nicaragua No restrictklns for short-term tourist For stays longer than 3 months, the residence Only in exceptional cases are HlV- 2 stays up to 3 months permit must be renewed at the immigration positive persons granted permiSSion

authority. A dodDr's certificate Is required for for a longer stay this

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Nigcr No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testillQ on entry

Nigeria No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on eJltrv

Norway No restrictions for people with HIV and Persons remaining in NoIway for longer than 3 1 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry months are offered a tuberOJlosiS test and an

HIV test. In order to arrange for any necessary treatment as fast as ~Ie

Oman No dear information on whether HIV Compulsory testing on entry for foreign 1; 3; 4 testing is required for tourists. Pe=ns nationals wishing to settle In Oman (3) whose HIV-positive status becomes HIV testing required for persons applying for a known are Immediately deported (1) wor1< permit with private companies or for a

renewal of their existino woric oermit (4)

Pakistan No restrictions for snort-term tourist A medical examination for HIV/AIDS is 2; 5; (#) stays. No HIV testing on entry (2) necessary for

- retllming nationals -refugees - applications for Ionaer-term sta'itl~

Panama No restrictions for short-term tourist An HIV test certificate is required for The test result must be certified by the 3; " stays - foreign nationals wishing to remain longer Panama Consulate or the diplomatic

than 1 year (3) representation of Panama. The validity • women wishing to work in "entertainment of the certificate Is limited to 2 centres" months. HIV-positive people are - anyone wishing to renew an existing visa (4) refused entry (3)

Papuc New No restrictions for short -term tourist HIV testing required when applying tor a work A wor1< permit Is only granted If a 3

Guinea stays permit negative HIV test result can be presented

Paraguay No restrictions for short-term tourist Anyone entering Paraguay with the Intention of No residence permit is granted if the 2 stays. No HIV testing on entry taking up permanent residence there is obliged HIV test result Is positive

to undergo an HIV test at the regional medical laboratory

PeN No restrictions for people with HIV and 1 AIDS. No HIV testino on entry

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Philippinu No restrictions for short-term tourist Applications for a permanent visa require a There are special provisions for the 2; 3; 4; stays (up to 6 months). No HIV testing medical examination including an HIV test (4) employees of diplomatic and consular (#) on entry (2) 111ls also applies to visitors wishing to renew an representations and of International

existlno visa (3) bodies (3)

Poland No restrictions for short-term tourist Applications for a longer stay require a medical 2; 5 stays examination for HIV and AIDS (5)

Portugal No restrictions for people with HIV and 1; 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

Qatar No HIV testing on entry. However, Applicants for a worl< or residence permit must Immediate deportation of tourists and 2; 3 people whose HIV-positive status is present a negative HIV test certificate (dated business travellers if an HIV-related known to the authorities are refused no earlier than six months previously) (3) illness is discovered (2) entry (2)

Rumania No resllictlolls for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

Ibwian HIV-positive people are not permitted For longer stays (more than 3 months), for Foreign nationals found to be HIV 2; 3

Fcduation to enter the Russian Federation. For students and for foreign employees, an HIV test positive are regularly expelled. Foreign short-term tourist stays (up to 3 result and/or a doc:IDr's certificate must be employees must prove at regular months) no HIV testing Is required on presented Intervals (once a year) that they are entry not Infected with HIV

Rwanda No resbictions for people with HIV and In the case of serious illness, e.g. AIDS, 1; 2; 3; 6 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry (1); (2);

I (6) residence permission can be refused (") (#)

Samoa No information

SIlo TocnC No Information and Principc

Saudi Arabia The Kingdom eX Saudi Arabia is not a The authorities require HIV testing before 2; 3 holiday destination. HIV testing on residence permits will be renewed (3) entry. HIV-positive foreign nationals are expelled (2)

5cMqaI No resIlictions for people with HIV and 1; 2 AIDS. No HIV testino on entry

ScycheIIc.s No restrictions for short-term tourist Foreign nationals planning to work in the 3; 4; 6 stays. No HIV testing on entry (6) Seychetles must present a medical certificate, (#)

which includes an HIV test result ('I)' (3)

SietTQ l.&onc No information

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Si~ No restrictions for short-tenn tourist Obligatory HIV testing when applying for WOIX 2; 3 stays (up to 6 months). No HIV testing pennlts. The main group targeted is foreign on entry (2) domestic staff employed In Singapore. Foreign

nationals with AIDS or who are HIV positive are exoelled (3)

Slovok No separate entry and residence Foreign nationals applying for a Iong-tenn stay "Aids Info Oocu" reports that in fact. 2; 1; 3;

Republic regulations for people with HIV and must prove that they are not suffering from a HIV testing is carried out at the border ~#) AIDS. No HIV testing or doctor's communicable disease. If a communicable (3) certificate required on entry (1) disease is discovered, the application for Iong-

tenn residence will be refused (2)

SIoYVIia No health checks for tourist stays up to For stays requiring a visa, a doctor's certificate The Embassy did not answer the 2 3 months must be presented question whether the health check had

negative Implications for the treatment of People wfttl HIV and AIDS

Solomon If it becomes known at the border that 1

Islands the person has a communicable disease entry can be refused

Somalia No Information

South Africa No restrictions for HIV-positive tourists. HIV tests required for-all mine worXers, "; 1 (#); No HIV testlllQ on entry (1); (2) reQardless of their DOSition In the comoanv (4l 2 (#)

Spain No restrictions for short-tenn tourist Arryone applying for permission to remain, A spedal medical certificate is required 4;3 stays. No HIV testing on entry study or woriI: must undergo a medical proving that no communicable disease

examination which may indude an HIV test ('I) is present (3)

Sri Lanka At the Sri Lankan border no questions However, "Aids Info Oocu" reports that 2; 3; (#) about HIV test results or AIDS are In cases where an HIV infection Is asked. There are also no special entry suspected, foreign nationals may be regulations for people with HIV and refused entry (3) AIDS (2)

St. Kith and No restrictions for short-tenn tourist HIV tests are required for students, Immigrants " Nevis stays. No HIV testing on entry and all persons seeking WOIX

St. Vinunt No restrictions for short-tenn tourist HIV tests required when applying for temporary " and the stays. No HIV testlng on entry or permanent residence

Grenadincs

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DtutId!' AIPS-HIIfI •• y. Qylck Reference; my" and residence regylatlons fgr peopl. with HIV and AIPS - wgrldwide

Sudan People with HIV are not granted a visa According to Sudanese law, foreign nationals However, in practice dlecks and 2 and are not permitted to enter Sudan. with HIV are not permitted to remain in Sudan deportatlons are not carried out To obtain a visa at a SUdanese embassy Of at Khartoum Airport, a negative HIV test result must be presented

Suri_ No restrictions for short-term tourist Migrant worXers must undergo testing for HIV 5 stays. No HIV testing on entry and AIDS (5)

SwazilDnd No restrictions for people with HIV and 2 AIDS. No HIV testinq on entJv

Sweden No restrictions for people with HIV and "In cases of doubt, the health authorities may "According to Swedish law, per.;ons 1; 2; 3; AIDS. No HIV testing on entry (1); (2) oblige a foreign national to undergo an HIV coming to Sweden and having reason (#)

test" (3) to believe they could be HIV positive must visit a doctor and follow that doctor's advice .• (Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of lAbour and SocIal Affairs. It is not known whether, and if so how, this regulation is applied In practice)

SwitzerlDnd No restrictions for people with HIV and 1 AIDS. No HIV testing on entry

Syria No restrictions for short-term tourist HIV tests required for foreign nationals between The people targeted by these 1; 2; 3 stays. No HIV testing on entry 15 and 60 years of age who wish to settle in measures include foreign students and

Syria Of renew their residence permits indMduals suspected of being HIV POSitive

TadjikirtDn The Embassy is not aware of HIV test An HIV test result must be presented by anyone 2; 4; (#) results having to be presented at the wishing to remain longer than 90 days (pending border. In the past. eoby was possible legislation) (4) without presenting such a test result (2)

T~ No restr!c:tions for short-term tourist An HIV test result must be presented by anyone Exemptions for diplomatic and 4; 3 stays (up to 3 months). No HIV testing wishing to remain longer than 90 days or consular personnel. Persons wishing to on entry applying for a residence Of worX permit (4) remain longer than 3 months must

undergo HIV testing on entry; if the result Is positive Of the test Is refused, the ~is ex.Q!!lled {3}

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Tanzania No restrictions for people with HN and 2 AIDS. No HN testing on entry

Thailand Acmrding to the law, persons with For the extension of a visa, In some cases a If the HN test ~It is positive, the 2 communicable diseases are not doctor's certificate Including an HN test result applicant can expect the visa extension permitted to enter Thailand. However, must be presented (especially when applying to be denied, and therefore to be no doctor's certificate Is required at the for a longer-term visa or permission to settle) expelled from the country bortIer, so that an illness (as long It is not known) does not affect the granting of a visa

Toga No restrictions for people with HN and 2 AIDS. No HN testino on entrY

Tango No Information

Trinidad and No restrictions for short-term tourist Applicants for a wont permit (for 1 year or 2; 6

Tobago stays. Normally there is no HN testing more) must complete a form which Includes on entry and no doctor's certificate is medical questions, and present a health asked for certificate

Tunisia No restrictions for short-term tourist Foreign nationals (including students) wishing 2; 5; (#) stays (2) to remain in the country longer must undergo

HN and AIDS testino (5)

Turkey No restrictions for people with HN and 1 AIDS. No HN testinQ on entrY

Turluneniston Foreign nationals with HN and AIDS A positive HN test result may lead to 1; 4 are prohibited from entering deportation Tur1anenistan. HN tests are required for all foreign nationals suspected of being HN Positive

Turks and No restrictions for short-term tourist An HN test Is part of the medical examination 4

Coicos stays required before a wont permit Is granted

Islands

Tuvolu No Information

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Uganda No restrictions for short-term tourist As a rule, applications for a longer stay do not German organisations providing study 2 stays. No HIV testing on entry require health certificates or HIV test results to grants for Uganda (foundations such

be presentl!d as DAAD; DSE or COG) sometimes require a health certificate from the doctor, including an HIV test result, to be presentl!d when applying for long-term ltrants

Ukraine No restrictions for short-term tourist There are special entry regulations and Special provisions for diplomatic and 4; 3 (#) stays. No HIV testing on entry protective measures affecting people with HIV consular pe~neI. HIV tests are

and AIDS. These apply to "foreign nationals carried out by a medical institute wishing to remain In the country for longer than within Ukraine (3) 3 months" (3) HIV testing required for anyone wishing to remain In the COUnby longer than 6 months and those applying for a permanent residence permit (4)

United Arab No restrictions for short-term tourist Proof of an HIV test result Is required for Special provisions for diplomatic 3; 4

Emirates stays eYeI)'OIle over the age of 18 who Is applying for personnel. The medical examination, a work and residence permit including an HIV test, must be carried

out within the UAE. If the test result Is POSitive entry Is refused

lJn9Iay No restrtctions for short-term tourist If a routine examination shows that someone Is This does not, however, lead to 2 stays. No HIV testing on entry HIV positive, or if they Inform a doctor of this expulsion or other restrictions within

fact, they must be reported to the Health immigration law Ministry and undergo medical treatment

USA The USA refuses entry in principle to There are spedal entry regulations affecting all HIV-positive foreign nationals lose 1; 2; 3 foreign nationals known to be HIV Intending immigrants to the USA (3) their right to remain in the USA. and positive. In exceptional cases, a stay of are expelled if their status becomes 30 days may be granted (for family known (2) visits, medical treatment, business travel or participation in a scientific, health-related conference) (2)

Uzbdcistan No restrictions for short-term tourist An HIV test result is required for anyone Long-term visitors must renew their 2; 4 stays (up to 15 days) wishing to remain longer than 15 days H IV test result within the first three

months of entering Uzbekistan, and after that annuallY

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VCIIUItu No information

Votican City The state of Vatican Oty has no Related tasks are carried out by the 2 seoarate entry reoulations Italian authorities

V £llC.ZUClo No HIV test result is required on However, when the Aliens Authority was asked Although the German Embassy knows 2 entering Venezuela. As far as we know if there were any entry restrictions for people of no cases where this regulation was there are also no special regulations with HIV, they cited ArtiCle 32 of the Aliens Law applied to a case of AIDS, the affecting the entry and residence of n.ev de Extranjerosj, which partially prohibits Embassy staff did not feel able to people with HIV the entry of sick persons. This regulation could, judge whether it might not OCOJr in

said the authority, be used to deny entry to individual cases people with HIV

Vietnam There are no special entry and At the airports, no health certfficate is required. The regulations are not applied 2; 3; 6 residence regulations for people with These need only be presented by Vietnamese consistently, and at the airports no (#) HIV and AIDS. Neither a doctor's nationals planning to marry another Vietnamese health certificates are asked for (6) certificate nor an HIV test is required ablen in Vietnam. There Is no special on entry (2) immigration legislation for people with HIV and According to Vietnamese law, people AIDS (6) with HIV must notify the Immigration authority's hygiene office that they are HIV positive as soon as they enter the country (3)

Virgin No restJictions for short-term tourist Foreign nationals wishing to settle must present 3 Islands stays a negative HIV test result

Yemen No restJictions for tourist stays up to 2 For stays longer than 2 months, a negative HIV HIV-positive persons are expelled 2; 3; 4 months test result must be presented Immediately

Yugoslovia No Information on restrictions for Yugoslav nationals returning to the country 5 tourist stays must undergo HIV and AIDS testing

Zambia No restJictions for people with HIV and 1; 2 AIDS. No HIV test on entry

Zimbabwe No restrictions for people with HIV and 1 AIDS. No HIV testino on entrY

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Second edition, Berlin, December 2000 Editors : Peter Wiessner, Karl Lemmen