Entry regulations		Residence regulations		Additional information
No restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS.				Discriminatory practices reported. HIV testing cannot be entirely excluded especially in the case of long term stays

HIV-specific entry and residence regulations for Trinidad and Tobago

There are no specific entry or residence regulations for people with HIV/AIDS. Neither a medical certificate nor an HIV test result is required when entering the country. Foreigners with a known HIV infection are not subject to specific residence regulations.

There are no regulations regarding the control, deportation or expulsion of those concerned.

(Sources 1, 2)

Antiretroviral medication can be imported for personal use. A doctor’s prescription should be carried.

Due to the lack of legal regulations, discriminatory practices and HIV testing cannot be entirely excluded especially in the case of long term stays.

(Source: 3)

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Trinidad and Tobago.

(Source: 4)

 

HIV treatment information for Trinidad and Tobago

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago is committed to provide treatment free of charge to those in need. A specific legislation on HIV/AIDS is currently being prepared.

(Source: 1)

 

HIV information / HIV NGOs in Trinidad and Tobago

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/.

 

Sources

1. The High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, London, March 28, 2008
2. Ms. Mandy Beharry-Serrette; Senior Secretary to the Attorney General, Ministry of the Attorney General, Port of Spain, Trinidad, March 20, 2008
3. German Embassy, Port of Spain, April 18, 2008
4. U.S. Department of State, http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1043.html, consulted April 7, 2012

 

updated: 4/7/2012
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