Several countries have policies that require an HIV/AIDS test before issuing certain types of visas, particularly long-term visas such as work, residence, or student visas.
These policies can vary widely and may change, so it’s important to check the latest information from the embassy or consulate of the country you plan to visit.
As of the most recent updates, here are some countries known to require an HIV/AIDS test for certain types of visas:
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
United Arab Emirates
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
Qatar
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
Kuwait
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
Oman
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
Bahrain
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
Asia
China
Requires an HIV test for certain long-term visas, including work visas.
Singapore
Requires an HIV test for certain long-term visas, including employment passes.
Brunei
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
Africa
Sudan
Requires an HIV test for work and residence visas.
Egypt
Requires an HIV test for certain long-term visas, particularly for employment.
Mauritania
Requires an HIV test for long-term visas.
Caribbean
Turks and Caicos Islands
Requires an HIV test for work permits and long-term residence.
Central Asia
Uzbekistan
Requires an HIV test for certain long-term visas.
Eastern Europe
Russia
Requires an HIV test for work and residence permits.
North America
Turks and Caicos Islands
Requires an HIV/AIDS test for long-term stays.
These requirements are typically aimed at foreigners seeking long-term stays and are not usually applied to tourists or short-term visitors. It’s also important to note that testing positive for HIV/AIDS can sometimes result in a visa denial in these countries.
Always verify the current requirements with the relevant embassy or consulate before making any travel plans, as policies can change.
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