Travel

Few countries ban tourist travel for people with HIV but a larger number have entry restrictions for longer stays.

If you plan to travel with your HIV medication there are several practical and legal issues to consider.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition such as HIV, travel insurance companies often withdraw certain medical and emergency benefits from their policies, or, worse still, refuse to give cover at all.

If travelling you may need vaccinations that were previously not advised for people with compromised immune systems.

People with HIV are at a higher risk of malaria infection, so here are some checks before you travel.