Question
Can I work in Qatar?
8 October 2019. Related: All topics, Travel.
I’ve been offered a job in Qatar. I’m positive and undetectable, am I able to work there?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch,
Qatar like other countries in that region have high levels of discriminations against people who are HIV positive.
To say that there are unwelcoming in an understatement as the following explains:
https://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=147
Hi Sagar, as i-base is a UK based charity I do not know the details. The information provided can be found here: https://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=147
Are you able to contact your local Qatar embassy and speak with them about regulations?
Hello where can I test my HIV and I had symptoms and I am not scared now
Hi Watt, unfortunately the situation has remained much the same. After 1 month of staying in Qatar, a medical exam is required. This includes a HIV test. Testing positive regardless of being undetectable will mean that you will be deported.
Does anyone know about current situation? HIV+, undetectable and no health problem (assymptomatic) will be denied visas and will be deported? I’ve been offered a job in Qatar too. Kinda worried after read all the information on the internet.
Hi Suleiman
Please see the answer to the question you are commenting on.
https://i-base.info/qa/15316
Qatar has an HIV ban.
I also am positive undetectable and eagerly want to work at Qatar, my distress is will i be allowed?
Hi Yassen, I am sorry to say but this is still the most up to date information. Testing is required for working in Qatar and anyone testing positive will be denied visas.
Is it still like this. I am in Qatar and want to apply for work. I’m afraid as I think you will get tested.
Hi Varat,
Please see this page on HIV travel. It says there are no entry restrictions for people living with HIV.
How about USA ?
is it able to live or work there ?