Tourists can buy ART at a pharmacy with a prescription and payment. Without a prescription, contact a hospital infectious-diseases service. Ask about stock, the total cost and any insurance reimbursement.
Advice for foreign visitors on finding HIV care, obtaining a prescription and paying for medication.
Price not verified. Ask the service for a quote.
Personal accounts and reported cases, with original sources.
A commenter reports visiting the United States, Canada, Türkiye, the Netherlands, France and Germany after their HIV diagnosis. They say they encountered no problems carrying their antiretroviral medication and had prescription documentation available.
Read sourceAnother commenter reports taking medication to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Czechia, Japan, New Zealand and Fiji without encountering problems. The reply appears in a discussion about travel after an HIV diagnosis.
Read sourceA 2020 commenter describes earlier trips to Australia, France, Austria, Belgium, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Hong Kong, reporting no medication questions at airports.
Read sourceProfile checked 2026-10-11. Updated by Positive Destinations: Jul 2026.
Medication contacts checked 12 Oct 2026.
Residence, work and study permits may have different requirements. Visa and medication rules may vary by passport and route.
Underlying specialist sources have not all been independently rechecked. Missing information does not confirm permission. Personal experiences describe individual outcomes.