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Restrictions

HIV testing affects work permits and some study or training stays. HIV-related refusal or removal is reported.

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HIV testing affects work permits and some study or training stays. HIV-related refusal or removal is reported.

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Bringing HIV medicationCheck ingredients

Official consular guidance allows eligible prescription medicines up to three months with signed medical report and prescription, original packaging. Exact ART ingredients still need checking.

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BEFORE YOU GO

Check the exact visa route and the active ingredients of your medication before booking. Requirements may vary by passport, purpose and length of stay.

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One overview for residence, study and work; the rules may differ between these permits. This is HIV-specific information, not a visa or overall safety assessment.

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES · NOT POLICY EVIDENCE

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Personal accounts, not verified rules. One trip does not predict what will happen on yours.

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Profile retrieved 2026-10-11. Positive Destinations marks its profile updated Oct 2024. Additional sources checked 11 October 2026.

UK government advisoryHIV test for a work permit. ↗
Canadian government advisoryPossible HIV test for study, work or training over one month. ↗
Host consulate publication of Ministry of Health medicine guidance · 2024-07 publication pathPrescription medicine quantity/document/packaging conditions; substance-specific exclusions. PDF text was readable; screenshot retrieval failed. ↗
Specialist secondary source · 2024-10Broad reported restriction needing tourist-specific clarification. ↗

Missing evidence does not prove non-enforcement. Government advisories may have nationality-specific scope. Personal accounts remain separate from policy evidence.

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