Question
Which countries that do not allow HIV positive people to visit?
16 April 2021. Related: All topics, Travel.
Can you please name a few countries who do not allow hiv +ve people? What about Saudi Arabia ?
Answer
Further information on the legislation of the different countries is published at the following link:
https://www.hivtravel.org
It is important to recognise that what countries have on paper is impossible to enforce in practice. Even when countries say that HIV is a bar to entry, and even if they maintain the right to test you, this very rarely happens unless they have a reason to think you are HIV positive.
Even with restrictive policies, for short trips, some HIV positive people still travel for holidays and business. The main complication comes if your meds are found by border control or immigration.
For this reason some people decide not to travel to countries that show this discrimination.
This Q&A was updated in 2021 from a post in May 2008.
Good day
I got job from Saudi Arabia as Firefighter but I m HIV positive and on ARV treatment, can I work there?
Hi Baliks, being HIV positive should not be a barrier to you getting married.
Am hiv postive am i wish to get married
Hi Vicky, as i-base is an HIV charity we do not have information about working in Croatia with treated Syphilis. Are you able to contact your local Croatian embassy?
Im from india and I treatment to syphilis , i can work in Croatia?
Hi Dulen, there are no restrictions in South Korea for entry or work for people living with HIV.
Im on my treatment for HIV and now it has been controled by medication .. Can I enter and work in south korea by this situation ?
Hi Theunis, please see this previous question: https://i-base.info/qa/20012
Can I travel to Israel for a 10 day tour or will I be denied entry if my arv medication is found by customs?
Hi Adebose, if you are planning to travel you are not required to complete an HIV test. If you are wanting a residence/working visa a test will be required. Unfortunately a positive HIV test will lead to deportation.