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Question

Can HIV positive people visit the UK on a student visa?

3 January 2018. Related: All topics, Travel.

Can hiv positive person enter into uk or not on student visa?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi

The UK does not require an HIV test for any visitor visa, including for students.

78 comments

  1. Simon Collins •

    Hi Swapnil

    I-Base is a treatment information project.

    HIV status doesn’t affect your right to visit the UK or to study or work here. It is also okay for people living with HIV to work as a dentist, although this does still involve being on ART with an undetectable viral load.

    Applying for asylum though is a different issue and we are not able to help with this.

  2. Swapnil •

    Sir please give me reply
    I’m a dentist
    I’m hiv positive and my viral load is undetected now.
    I want to in Uk for my higher study on public health.
    And want to Research related work there.
    Can l apply for asylum there

  3. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Mr M, testing for HIV is only required for certain blood-facing positions. Testing positive will not impact on your employment, rather further precautions may be required in some settings.

    What job are you being tested for?

  4. Mr M •

    Do people need to take hiv test at their work places in UK?

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Brunelle, yes you can be granted a visa. It is illegal in the UK to discriminate on the basis of HIV status. Being HIV positive will not prevent you obtaining a visa and sourcing work.

  6. Brunelle •

    Hi i have a degree in aviation management and i wish to apply for a job in the UK despite the fact I’m an HIV career do you think i can be granted a visa with this status?

  7. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Naveen, no you will not be rejected.

    Being HIV positive will not be a problem for entering the UK.

    Treatment in the UK is free regardless of residency status. Access is from sexual health clinics. You can find one close to where you will be staying here: https://www.bashh.org/clinics

    You can also carry your own medication through customs with a doctors note. Having around a months supply with you along with your medical notes can help speed up the process of access.

  8. Naveen •

    Sir iam on medication since 2020 I want to come uk will they reject me in medical test.
    And if I come uk will they provide free medicine in Uk hiv positive

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