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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
= | If you are a foreigner who is visiting Brunei for a short-term stay, you may visit the country, regardless of your HIV status, though some precautions apply. While Brunei technically prohibits HIV-positive people from visiting the country, they do not ask for a medical certificate or proof of your HIV status. However, if customs and immigration authorities find evidence of an HIV-positive status (such as carrying antiretroviral treatment), they may not allow the traveling person into the country. We do not know the laws and typical behaviors regarding the scanning of bags and personal items, so we cannot say how comfortable and safe an HIV-positive traveler may feel in Brunei. However, according to HIVTravel, "There are no regulations concerning the import of antiretroviral medication for personal use."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=4 BRUNEI - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
====Testing Facilities | Meanwhile, if you are a foreigner who plans to stay in the country for a longer period, you will need to apply for a residence or student permit. To obtain a permit, you will be required to take two medical exams, first in your origin country, and then a second time when you reach Brunei. In both cases, your medical exams need to include HIV tests. If someone tests positive for HIV when they apply for a residence permit in their home country, their application will be automatically cancelled. If someone tests positive for HIV after they have arrived in Brunei, the Ministry of Health will be informed of their tests results and they will be expelled from the country.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=4 BRUNEI - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
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