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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 This database lists country-by-county how each government of the world does or does not impose these outdated and discriminatory laws.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

Removing The HIV Barrier (WP)
06/10/2008
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Immigration Equality, Members of Congress Call on HHS to Lift HIV Travel Ban
22/09/2008
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President Signs Bill Repealing Discriminatory HIV Travel and Immigration Law. HRC calls on Department of Health and Human Services to update regulations.
31/07/2008
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Kuwait: Cabinet to meet on preventing entry for infected expats
26/07/2008
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Repeal of Discriminatory HIV Travel and Immigration Law Heads to President's Desk
26/07/2008
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China lifts leprosy ban
25/07/2008
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Russia Considers Ending Mandatory HIV Testing for Foreigners Entering Country
24/07/2008
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IAS Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of PEPFAR and Repeal of Discriminatory and Ineffective HIV Entry and Immigration Ban
19/07/2008
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UNAIDS welcomes United States Senate vote to renew government’s global AIDS programme
19/07/2008
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Senate Defeats Two Republican Amendments to PEPFAR Reauthorization Measure
17/07/2008
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U.S. Senate Approves Repeal of Discriminatory HIV Travel and Immigration Ban
17/07/2008
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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 contradictory information
- Countries without information

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