Entry regulations		Residence regulations		Additional information
No restrictions for short-term tourist stays. No HIV testing on entry.		Foreign nationals applying for a residence permit in order to work or to study must undergo a medical examination by the Health Ministry to confirm that there is no infection with HIV, hepatitis B/C or syphilis.		If the result of the examination is positive, no residence permit is granted. EU citizens, diplomatic personnel and high-ranking company employees are exempt from these regulations.

HIV-specific entry and residence regulations for Cyprus

Our information is partly contradictory: 

There are no legal regulations regarding the entry of HIV-infected foreigners. There are no restrictions and no test results are required.

Foreigners applying for a residence permit in order to work or to study must undergo a medical examination by the Health Ministry in order to exclude an infection with HIV, hepatitis B/C or syphilis. The authorities won't grant a residence permit in the case of a positive test result. For all other foreigners there are no mandatory medical examinations. 

(Source: 3) 

Foreigners (non-EU citizens only) applying for a residence permit in order to work or to study must undergo a medical examination by the Health Ministry in order to exclude an infection with HIV, hepatitis B/C or syphilis. The authorities will not grant a residence permit in the case of a positive test result. For all other foreigners (EU citizens, tourists, employees of international companies, UN staff) there are no mandatory medical examinations. 

Refugees and asylum seekers are tested on the above conditions. If tests are positive, they are entitled to freed treatment & counselling. 

Antiretroviral drugs for personal use can be carried along.

(Source: 1) 

All foreigners intending to work or study have to present a negative test result.

(Source: 2)

 

HIV treatment information for Cyprus

Visitors have access to medical services. Those in need of information or support may contact the following number: +357 2240 5492. 

(Source: 1)

 

HIV information / HIV NGOs in Cyprus

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 Cyprus

1. Embassy of Germany, Nicosia, March 27, 2008 (information provided by the Cyprus Ministry of Health)
2. US State Department web site; Travel Publications / December 2006 http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html
   consulted July 1 2007, no longer online
3. Embassy of Cyprus, Berlin, February 14, 2008 (via telephone)

 

updated: 9/7/2008
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