Countries Who Require Hiv Tests For Working Visa

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British Ministers Abandon Plans to Require HIV Testing as Part of Visa Application Process

Ministers in Great Britain have abandoned plans to make HIV testing mandatory for immigrants applying for visas to the region, London's Observer reports (Revill, Observer , 7/25). The government had considered implementing compulsory HIV... Read more »

HIV Testing Requirements for Entry Into Foreign Countries

An increasing number of countries require that foreigners be tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prior to entry. It is usually required as part of a medical exam for long-term visitors, i.e. students and workers. The following list of... Read more »

Russia Considers Ending Mandatory HIV Testing for Foreigners Entering Country

Following U.S. Senate approval of legislation to reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief that includes a provision to ease HIV/AIDS-related travel restrictions , Russian government officials have said they are considering... Read more »

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visa travel and hiv

Dr Bob, please tell me how countries can be so cruel to people who have hiv and are on meds with non detetable viral loads and are not allowed to get visa into most countries,l understood the rule when hiv was a death sentence but know with new...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Ric,I can assure you I and many others (see below) have been trying to get this idiotic travel ban lifted for years. Unfortunately, not only is it a "stupit" rule, but it's been kept in place by stupid people in high places,... Read more »

while i'm making medical test for resident visa in KSA ,my HIV results is positive

I had a medical test for saudi arabia work visa and the result was HIV+ .I left my work in Qatar and back lebanon because i have offer in saudi and now i lost my work in qatar and same time i cant go saudi.I'm form lebanon and I'm so...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.It's extremely unfortunate that some countries continue to treat HIV as if it were a sin or a toxic radioactive threat. It's merely a viral illness that is 100% preventable and becoming more treatable/manageable over recent years.... Read more »

Working Visa and HIV

Hey Lynn, Thanks for your great work you've done here. This website has given me so much courage to fight against HIV. My situation: I've been diagnosed HIV+ in March this year. In June I move to US since I got a job offer here. I...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Hi Mark,Your SSN on a form at your doctor's office has to do with insurance. The fact that you're seeing a doctor, not your diagnosis itself, is the only information a government person could glean from your record at the clinic or... Read more »

Travel to USA on H1-B Visa

Hello, I am from India and diagnosed as HIV +. I am working as consultant and I may need to travel to USA if needed on H1-B visa. Is it possible to travel to USA anymore? If Yes, do I need to submit any doctor certificate or disclose my status...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

Since 2009, persons with HIV can enter the US the same as anyone else. This website can give you more information. <a href="http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=12" target=_new>This website</a>... Read more »

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Work Visa in South Africa

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am from UK. Recently I got a job offer from South Africa. Do I need to have a HIV test to get a work visa there?

Please answer. Read more »

USA Visa

Posted by Anonymous

I am from a developing country and these questions are of interest to me :

1) Does the USA grant Visa to someone who is HIV+ ?

2) How long does the FDA take to approve a new drug ? ( Only once a drug is approved by FDA can we expect it to be sold in... Read more »

Employment HIV Test for Locals in the UAE

Posted by DubaiUAE10, 1 Reply

I just wanted to share that if you are a local and want to work in the UAE, you do not have to go and get tested for HIV for employment.

The UAE unfortunately has strict laws against HIV for expats and has a compulsory blood test for work visas for... Read more »

HIV+ and working in academia

Posted by kuanRC, 6 Replies

I'm looking to connect with anyone who has experience as an HIV+ person working on faculty, as a researcher or graduate student in academia. I'm a PhD student in an extremely competitive program at a major research university and I am not "out" at... Read more »

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