Countries with Entry Restrictions for People Living with HIV (2025)
Total Ban or Risk of Expulsion if HIV-Positive
- Brunei: Entry is prohibited for people with HIV; mandatory testing for study/work visas; expulsion if positive.
- Bahrain: No restrictions for tourists, but residency applicants may be expelled if HIV-positive.
- Azerbaijan: HIV-negative status required for electronic visa applications.
- Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iraq: Strict limitations for long-term stays; HIV testing required for work or study visas.
Restrictions for Long-Term Stays (Study, Work, Immigration)
- Bhutan: HIV test required for stays longer than 14 days.
- China: No restrictions for tourists, but testing required for visas exceeding six months.
- Cuba: Mandatory testing for students and stays over three months.
- Cyprus: Screening applies to non-EU applicants seeking work or study visas.
- Russia, Singapore, Malaysia: Variable restrictions for work or study visas.
HIV Testing Required for Certain Visas
- Equatorial Guinea: HIV test required for long-term stays; risk of expulsion if positive.
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan: Mandatory HIV testing for work or study visas.
Countries Without Restrictions
Most European countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, and many Latin American nations do not impose any entry restrictions for people living with HIV, nor do they require testing for tourist or work visas.
Where to Check Before Travelling
- The website HIVTravel.org is the most reliable and up-to-date source for checking each country’s regulations.
- It is always advisable to contact the embassy or consulate of your destination country, especially for long-term stays or work/study visas.
