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Restrictions

Canada warns that bringing ART can lead to scrutiny, detention or deportation. Longer stays also trigger HIV testing.

Entry & medication

Must I disclose HIV?Not verified

Not verified

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Is an HIV test required?Over 90 days: yes

Canada: HIV test for a visa/residence application or renewal for stays over 90 days. Routine border test not verified.

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Can I bring HIV medication?Scrutiny risk

Canadian guidance explicitly warns personal ART can lead to scrutiny, detention or deportation; it does not describe a categorical medicine ban.

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What is known about enforcement?Removal risk

Potential consequences documented by government advisories; frequency unknown. Refusal of a government-required medical examination can lead to exclusion or removal.

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Sources & notes 3

Profile checked 2026-10-11. Updated by Positive Destinations: Oct 2024. Additional sources checked 11 October 2026.

Check the exact visa route and the active ingredients of your medication before booking. Requirements may vary by passport, purpose and length of stay. Who to contact β†’

Tourism information does not automatically cover transit or extended stays. Visa and medication rules may vary by passport and route.

Missing information does not confirm permission. Personal experiences describe individual outcomes.

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