Many countries have strict rules regarding HIV positive and symptomatic AIDS patients and do not allow entry to their countries, although there is no data which suggests that these restrictions can/have reduced HIV transmission. In general HIV testing is required who wish to study/work abroad or wish to stay for more than 3 months. Some countries do not accept any HIV testing done in the traveler’s home country and border/airport officials have power to send back the traveler if they find any anti-retroviral medication (such as zidovudin) with the traveler. Some countries accept HIV testing report of less than 6 months old. If you are traveling to a particular country, you should get the latest information (because the rules may be changed frequently) on HIV testing requirement from the particular country’s embassy.

Many countries have strict rules regarding HIV positive and symptomatic AIDS patients and do not allow entry to their countries, although there is no data which suggests that these restrictions can/have reduced HIV transmission. In general HIV testing is required who wish to study/work abroad or wish to stay for more than 3 months. Some countries do not accept any HIV testing done in the traveler’s home country and border/airport officials have power to send back the traveler if they find any anti-retroviral medication (such as zidovudin) with the traveler. Some countries accept HIV testing report of less than 6 months old. If you are traveling to a particular country, you should get the latest information (because the rules may be changed frequently) on HIV testing requirement from the particular country’s embassy.