Entry regulations		Residence regulations		Additional information
No restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. No HIV testing on entry.

HIV-specific entry and residence regulations for Romania

There are no specific entry or residence regulations for people with HIV/AIDS. No HIV test result is required when entering the country. A known HIV infection will not lead to deportation or the termination of a person's stay.
 
Antiretroviral medication for personal use can be carried.
 
(Source: 1)
 
Only patients entering Romania with substitution therapies (methadone, etc.) must carry a prescription.
 
(Source: 3)

 

HIV treatment information for Romania

There are 9 regional HIV treatment centres in Romania, 2 of which in Bucharest :

• Institute for infectious diseases "Matei Bals"
  1, Dr. Grozovici Street, sector 2
  Bucharest
   
• Hospital for infectious diseases "Victor Babes"
  281, Soseaua Mihai Bravu
  Bucharest

(Source: 2)

 

HIV information / HIV NGOs in Romania

• UNOPA
  (National union of organisations for people affected by HIV/AIDS)
  24 Bul. N. Balcescu, sc.C, et. 2, ap.7, sector 1,
  Bucharest
  Phone & fax: +40 21 319 9329
  Web: www.unopa.ro
   
• ARAS
  Asociatia Româna Anti-SIDA
  5 Intrarea Mihai Eminescu
  Bucharest
  Phone & fax: +40 21 210 2077
  SIDA HelpLine: 0 800 800 033
  Web: www.arasnet.ro
   
• Terre des hommes
  7 rue Zece Mese, sector 2,
  Bucharest
  Phone & fax: +40 21 212 3832
  Web: www.tdh.ch
   
• RAA
  Romanian Angel Appeal
  52 Rodiei Street, sector 3, code 030 956
  Bucharest
  Phone: +40 21 323 6868
  Fax: +40 21 323 2490
  Web: www.raa.ro

(Source: 2)

Updated information is available through the aidsmap search engine at www.aidsmap.com/en/orgs/ux/default.asp.

 

Global Criminalisation of HIV Transmission Scan

The Global Criminalisation Scan is an initiative of GNP+. It aims to collect and keep up to date information on national and state level laws criminalising the transmission of or exposure to HIV. It also aims to provide an easily accessible ‘clearing-house’ of resources, research, and initiatives on the subject and to provide a platform for advocacy initiatives.

Find out more about the scan and the criminalisation of HIV transmission legislation at http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/.

 

Key HIV resources for Romania

1. German Embassy, Bucharest, May 6, 2008
2. Lucia-Maria Stirbu, Terre des Hommes, Bucharest, July 29, 2007 (by e-mail)
3. Mioara Predescu, Romanian HIV/AIDS Centre, Bukarest, March 5, 2008

 

updated: 11/22/2008
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