Question
Can I transit through Qatar if I am HIV positive?
7 May 2010. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Southern Africa, Travel.
I am traveling to South Africa in a few months with a stop off in Qatar. Will there be a problem with my bag check if I am found to have HIV medication with me as I have been informed I would be deported if my medication is found?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
I have spoken to the UAE embassy and as long as you are passing through Qatar in transit to South Africa, this should not be a problem at all. Your HIV status will be an issue only if you try to emigrate to live in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). If you are simply passing through there should be no problem at all.
Hi Nick – i-Base is a site about treatment information but please try here for HIV and travel:
http://www.hivtravel.org
Qatar might be one of the countries that discriminates against people with HIV, but please check using this link.
I want to travel to quater and am h.i.v positive can i travel?