Question
I am HIV positive, can I travel to the USA?
30 April 2012. Related: All topics, Travel.
Hi – I have two questions:
1. Can I travel to the USA if I am positive? If so, must I tell the airport authorities what my drugs are if they stop me? If so, will this be noted on my record anywhere? Or passport?
2. I normally take my meds at 8am (UK time). How do I change the time and to what now that I am going to the USA? I will be 5 hours behind which means I would need to take them at 3am which isn’t practical.
Answer
Hello,
Thank-you for your question.
There are no travel restrictions for HIV positive people traveling to the USA. All American travel restrictions relating to HIV status were lifted in January 2010.
Customs regulations require people entering with prescription medication like antiretroviral drugs to carry a doctor’s certificate in English, stating that the drugs are required to treat a personal condition. This requirement applies to all prescription drugs, not just HIV treatment.
Medication should always be carried in hand luggage, as checked luggage may be delayed or get lost. If you are carrying-on liquid medication exceeding 3 ounces / 100 ml, you must declare it at the checkpoint for inspection.
As for what time to take your medication, this really depends on which ARVs you are taking. For answers to similar questions please follow the links below:
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Hi Sami, yes you can travel to another country. Please see this website: https://www.hivtravel.org/
You will be able to search by country to learn of any HIV travel and residency regulations.
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Hi Glroia, there are no restrictions in France. There are no agents similar to Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Please see here for more information: https://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=70
Hi Kayhy, France has no regulations for people living with HIV. Testing positive will not lead to deportation.
More information about gaining residency in France can be found here: https://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=70
Good luck with your masters.
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Hi Nikki, no there are not. HIV is not a barrier to visa applications for Australia.
More information can be found here: https://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=23
Hello, I’m HIV positive and im planning to further my studies in Australia. Are there any Visa restriction based on my health status?
Hi Peter, where is your dream country?
You can use this website to search for the travel regulations of the country you wish to travel: https://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?pageId=142