Traveling When You're HIV Positive

See also: U.S. Immigration Restrictions for HIV-Positive People

Volunteer Positive Reports From Field -- Chiang Mai, Thailand (Regularly Updated)
A small group of travelers made history in January 2012: They became the inaugural team of people living with HIV to serve openly as international volunteers as part of Volunteer Positive -- an international service agency created by and for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Many of the organization's volunteers share their stories and experiences in this blog.
From Volunteer Positive
A Day in the Life Video Series: Eva Hansen on Traveling While Positive -- for 28 Years (October 19, 2011)
In the latest edition of our "A Day in the Life" video series on HIV treatment adherence, Eva shares why she adores traveling -- and what she's learned about trotting the globe with HIV meds in tow.
From The Body
HIV Survivor and "Global Nomad" Creates International Volunteer Service Organization for People Living With HIV (July 19, 2011)
Volunteer Positive opens its doors.
From Volunteer Positive
Took My Chance: A Blog Entry by ScotCharles (March 10, 2011)
"I have become comfortable with the future while living in the moment. I plant bulbs in winter to bloom in the spring. I plan trips I may not be able to take while I enjoy my cat that is prowling round my keyboard as I write."
From The Body
Sometimes You Just Have to Take a Chance: A Blog Entry by ScotCharles (January 10, 2011)
"In a few days I'm off to Egypt for three weeks on a trip I've dreamt of all my life. ... Whether or not a trip to Egypt is a risky venture for me is to be seen."
From The Body
South Korea: HIV Test Rules for Foreigners to Be Eased (November 2, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Denying Entry, Stay and Residence Due to HIV Status (PDF) (2009)
Ten things you need to know.
From International AIDS Society
On the Road With HIV: A Guide for Positive Travelers (Summer 2007)
In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Preventing Infections During Travel (June 21, 2007)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Advising Travelers With Specific Needs (June 18, 2007)
In Traveler's Health: Yellow Book, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Handling Food Safely on the Road (May 8, 2007)
From U.S. Department of Agriculture
HIV Testing Requirements for Entry Into Foreign Countries (March 2006)
From U.S. Department of State
Stopping Medications in an Emergency: A Guide for HIV-Positive People (October 2005)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
From The Center for AIDS
UNAIDS, International Organization for Migration Call for End to Restrictions on Travel for HIV-Positive People (June 15, 2004)
[Archived Article]
There is "no public health justification" for the mandatory HIV testing policies required for travel to the United States, Russia and many Arab countries, the groups say.
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Infection and Travel in Patients With HIV Disease (January 2004)
[Archived Article]
A clinical overview from an online textbook of HIV disease from the University of California San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital.
From HIV InSite
General Information Regarding HIV and Travel (2003/2004)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California: Officials Warn Travelers of Hepatitis (July 9, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Flying Right (July/August 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Vaccine Recommendations for Travelers With Altered Immunocompetence, Including HIV (May 22, 2001)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad (2001)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Department of State
On the Road With HIV ... or, How to Have a Healthy, Fun Vacation! (June 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Travel Tips for People With HIV (December 1998)
[Archived Article]
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
Hit the Road, Jack (and Jill) (June 1998)
[Archived Article]
Crossing time zones without missing doses.
In AIDS Care, from San Francisco General Hospital
On the Road With Protease Inhibitors (May 1998)
[Archived Article]
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Community Forums: South of the Border, and Under the Weather (March 1998)
[Archived Article]
Glenn Gaylord's troubles on a trip to Mexico.
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles