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I am meant to travel to Dubai with a friend for some conference in February and while browsing through the internet I see UAE has restrictions for people with HIV 😱😱😱.Any insight about this would be highly appreciated. Thanks

posted January 11, 2020
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A myHIVteam Member

It seems I will have to sit this one out. There will be other conferences to attend and many countries to visit.Thanks Xavier..

posted January 11, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member
India, no problem
South Africa, no problem
Brazil, no problem
Egypt, no HIV traveling, requires testing or disclosure for certain types of entry
Australia requires testing or disclosure for certain types of entry
Isreal requires testing or disclosure for certain types of entry

posted January 11, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member,It's no big deal really,thanks. At least I found out before packing my bags..think about the awkwardness and drama at the airport,ha ha.
I have read a story of a Pakistan guy whose picture and story was in the newspaper after deportation...now I am here sipping my vodka,jeez,this is my life now!it's still a beautiful life 😅.

posted January 11, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Im sorry that you’re going to miss out on that trip but better safe than sorry. Im still at a loss of words about this.

posted January 11, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member I know right,I am equally shocked😱!

posted January 11, 2020

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