Travelling around the world can involve new challenges and obstacles as many countries still restrict the entry, residence and stay of foreigners living with HIV/AIDS.
Tourist / Leisure Travel
If you are planning an overseas trip you must first check if the country you intend to visit has any entry restrictions for travellers living with HIV/AIDS, and if so, how this will effect your trip. A good place to start is to check the countries listed here.
Countries have been listed depending on their current entry restrictions for people living with HIV/AIDS:
If you are planning an overseas trip you must first check if the country you intend to visit has any entry restrictions for travellers living with HIV/AIDS, and if so, how this will effect your trip. A good place to start is to check the countries listed here.
Countries have been listed depending on their current entry restrictions for people living with HIV/AIDS:
Red -
These countries currently either do not permit people living with HIV/AIDS to enter or may require a special 'waiver' to be obtained before arrival. Some countries may also deport tourists/foreigners found to have HIV/AIDS.
Orange -
These countries may have restrictions for people living with HIV/AIDS depending on their length of stay and may require disclosure of HIV status or demand mandatory HIV testing even for short term stays.
Green -
These countries do not currently have any laws, policies or known practices that deny entry to tourists/foreigners based solely on their HIV status.
IMPORTANT: Every attempt is taken to keep these lists up to date where possible. Should you notice anything that is not correct please contact us so that we can make the necessary changes.
Immigration
Many countries including New Zealand have different and generally more restricted policies for foreigners who wish to stay for longer periods, work or immigrate permanently. In these cases it is always best to check with the nearest consulate or embassy regarding their policies on people living with HIV/AIDS.
Further Information
Check the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to common questions.
More detailed information on the current restrictions and policies of each country can be found online using The Global Database on HIV-Specific Travel & Residence Restrictions, it is advisable to always check this service before you travel for the most up to date information available.
Immigration
Many countries including New Zealand have different and generally more restricted policies for foreigners who wish to stay for longer periods, work or immigrate permanently. In these cases it is always best to check with the nearest consulate or embassy regarding their policies on people living with HIV/AIDS.
Further Information
Check the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to common questions.
More detailed information on the current restrictions and policies of each country can be found online using The Global Database on HIV-Specific Travel & Residence Restrictions, it is advisable to always check this service before you travel for the most up to date information available.
Red
Countries with Extreme Travel Restrictions
Bahamas
Brunei
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Iraq
Jordan
Korea (South)
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Sudan
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Uzbekistan
Yemen
Brunei
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Iraq
Jordan
Korea (South)
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Sudan
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Uzbekistan
Yemen
Orange
Countries with Some Travel Restrictions
Armenia
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Bhutan
Bosnia Herzegovina
Canada
China
Cuba
Cyprus
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Eritrea
Fiji
Germany
Honduras
Hungary
India
Iran
Israel
Kazakhstan
Korea (North)
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
Marshall Islands
Moldova
Mongolia
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Oman
Panama
Poland
Slovakia
St. Kitts and Nevis
Suriname
Tadjikistan
Taiwan
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Bhutan
Bosnia Herzegovina
Canada
China
Cuba
Cyprus
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Eritrea
Fiji
Germany
Honduras
Hungary
India
Iran
Israel
Kazakhstan
Korea (North)
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
Marshall Islands
Moldova
Mongolia
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Oman
Panama
Poland
Slovakia
St. Kitts and Nevis
Suriname
Tadjikistan
Taiwan
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
Green
Countries with Limited or No Restrictions
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaidjan
Barbados
Belgium
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comores
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo (Kinshasa)
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissao
Guyana
Haiti
Hong Kong
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kosovo
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Romania
Rwanda
Samoa
San Marino
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Slovenia
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and Grenadines
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Uganda
United Kingdom and Gibraltar
United States of America
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican, Holy City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaidjan
Barbados
Belgium
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comores
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo (Kinshasa)
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissao
Guyana
Haiti
Hong Kong
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kosovo
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Romania
Rwanda
Samoa
San Marino
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Slovenia
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and Grenadines
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Uganda
United Kingdom and Gibraltar
United States of America
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican, Holy City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe
If you have any worries or concerns relating to travelling overseas with HIV/AIDS please contact us.