Question
I am HIV positive can I go to Russia? I am UK citizen
9 February 2010. Related: All topics, Travel.
Answer
Thank you for the question.
Russia is one of the few countries that still has a ban on HIV positive people. However, immigration will only know that you are HIV positive if they find your medication. If you are not yet on treatment you should be fine. If you are on medication, remember it is best to keep your medication in your hand luggage.
Many people continue travel to these countries knowing there is a slight risk that their medication could be found. If this happens you could be sent back to the UK, but we have heard that in similar situations, customs officials do not know or care specifically about HIV.
It might help if you ask your doctor to write a letter saying you have a medical condition which requires medication but that you are fit to travel. The letter shouldn’t state that you are HIV positive, but should mention that your medication is for a ‘long term health condition’.
Hi Matthews, It says on this post above that most countries put info online about visa requirements and restrictions. You can search online for them. I did a fast online search and came up with this.
am planing to study in russia but am positive and on treatment can i be allowed to study?
Most countries, including the UK, put information online about visas, entry restrictions, marriage and partner rights etc. Look for official government websites rather than commercial websites. In the UK these end in .gov – for example:
https://www.gov.uk/marriage-visa/overview
https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-family/overview
https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships/giving-notice-at-your-local-register-office
You can also ask at embassies.
Ok thanx do you know any website where I can get exitly information.
This service is not about immigration laws, jut HIV treatment.
Is that mean if I marry with uk’s person so I live in uk right ?
There are no laws relating to HIV and marriage in the UK. Anyone can marry anyone else – HIV status does not matter.
Yah I know that is site only hiv treatment informantion but can you tell me that if hiv poz people marry with hiv poz uk’s person so can he live in uk or not
This is only a service about HIV and treatment.
Than if I come to uk on visitor visa and than if I getting marry with uk citizen person so can I live in uk and can I get permeant residency?