Question
Can I travel to Dubai and the Oman if I am positive and on medication?
11 October 2012. Related: All topics, Travel.
Hello – can I travel to Dubai and the Oman if I am positive and on medication?
I have read that they will not allow you to enter the country if medication is found on you. Is this true?
I am undetectable for over a year now with CD4 of 250 (slowly rising).
Do I need any confirmation letter from my doctor? If so, what should it say? And should I carry this on me all the time?
What about the rest of the middle east?
Many thanks
Answer
Hello,
Regulations relating to traveling with HIV can be complicated. In many countries there are different regulations depending on the type of stay-whether it’s a tourist visit or to work. i-Base are not experts in this area, and these regulations can change over time.
Details of entry restrictions for different countries can be found on the HIV travel website.
In the past many HIV positive people have traveled to countries which are restricted. How this has been done is mentioned at this previous question.
Can I travel to Dubai when am HIV positive for housemaid
Hi Rachel,
As Rebecca says above, travel to the UAE can be complicated for people who are HIV positive.
It can depend on whether you’re travelling through, on a tourist visit, or if you want to work there.
Please see this link to HIV travel.
So can I travel with my med to UAE without been deported
Hi Tom,
If they search your luggage and find ARVs, they may not let you into the country. However, if you need more clarity you’ll need to contact someone from your nearest UAE embassy.
Hi. i have question . i will travel oman 2 night and Dubai3night next week .
im HIV positive （my CD4is350+）can i bring medication ? ? i think oman country is fine but im worry about in Dubai . as i checked
Web site it saying can be stay short time but can not bring medication . that information was 20,9. is anyone has experience ? if they find medication at airport what happen ? ? Thank
Hi Tiny,
Regulations relating to travelling with HIV can be complicated. Please see the United Arab Emirates page on the HIV Travel website here.
hello, if will travel to oman and i will put my meds in my hand luggage is it safe then? or still will
i have questions same if i will put it in checked in? I
Hi Waqar,
I’m sorry to hear this story. It’s not the kind of information that i-Base can help with. But it does sound as though a quick check on your name will show that you’ve been deported from Dubai.
Is there someone in your country that can advise you on this in confidence?
Hi I am hiv positive sense 2015 when I did my hiv tested in dubai than they catched Me they took my finger prints my pictures all of my body right left etc..And they send me back to my country but still I don’t need medicine doctor says you don’t need You are strong just take care yourself they said…but from 2015 till 2019 I am fine never feel bad something about me always active my body so can I visit to dubai for visit for short time will they allow me to stay for short time in dubai or they will deport me from airport I really need information about this thanks..
Hi Tiny,
If you’re in transit, then it’s not an issue going through UAE. It’s always best to travel with your meds in your hanf luggage just in case something happens to your checked luggage.