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About the GLOBAL database

There are many countries around the world that restrict the entry, residence and stay of foreigners who are HIV positive. These countries perpetuate stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV by singling out HIV as a “dangerous disease”

This database lists country-by-country how each government of the world does or does not impose these outdated and discriminatory laws. While these restrictions are commonly referred to as “travel restrictions”, the effect these laws have on individuals and families is more serious than this term may imply. Please use this database to learn more.

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News

Defying Realpolitik: Human Rights and the HIV Entry Bar
04/06/2012
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Trade unions call on Qatar-based Al Jazeera to reinstate HIV positive journalist
12/03/2012
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Refusing a residence permit to a foreigner because he was HIV-positive was discriminatory
10/03/2012
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HIV Justice Network announces Oslo Declaration
22/02/2012
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South Africa: Outrage over HIV-positive journalist's dismissal and deportation
20/02/2012
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Qatar to be sued for booting HIV+ journo
01/12/2011
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Namibia lifts travel restrictions against people living with HIV
09/07/2010
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China lifts entry ban on HIV/AIDS foreigners
28/04/2010
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China lifts travel ban on people with HIV
28/04/2010
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China could lift HIV visitor ban: state media
21/04/2010
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CATEGORIES OF RESTRICTIONS



- Countries without restrictions
- Countries with entry bar
- Countries with restrictions for short term stays (<90 days)
- Countries with restrictions for long term stays (>90days)
- Countries with unclear laws/practices; more information needed
- Countries without information
- Countries deporting people with HIV

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