Question
Do I need a letter to travel with ARVs?
3 January 2013. Related: All topics, Travel.
I am travelling to France at the end of the month – will I need a letter from the hospital for when I travel with my meds in case there are any problems at airport security/immigration?
Answer
There are no travel restrictions for HIV positive people traveling to France. Generally, customs regulations require people entering with prescription medication like antiretroviral drugs to carry a doctor’s certificate, 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.
Hi Mlungisi,
If you’re going to be resident in the UK you can get free HIV treatment. It’s a good idea to bring a treatment summary from your doctor with you. That will help the doctors in the clinics to continue your treatment.
Please have a supply of meds to cover you for the period when you contact and register at the UK clinic.
Do are need a letter to travel with it so I can get treatment in UK for HIV
Hi Tebello,
It’s OK to travel into China with your meds, this won’t be an issue.
I’m traveling to China next month what should I do with my antiretroviral drug will it be an issue with customs
Hi Angel,
Yes you can travel to Thailand with ARVs, this won’t be an issue.
Can i travel with my antiretroviral medication to Thailand with doctor’s certificate
Hi Tholakele,
Yes you can travel to the UK with ARVs. This isn’t an issue.
By prescription from your doctor, what do you mean?
Can I travel with my medication in uk and the prescription letter for the Doctor
Hi Maddy,
There are no specific entry or residence regulations for people with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Please see this link: http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=162
Hi, it’s my first time traveling to CPT with an airplane, please advise do I need to declare my meds or carry a doctor’s note to declare the ARVs?