Argentina
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- No restrictions on entry or staying.
Restrictions on entry to Argentina
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Argentina based on HIV status.
Both the US Department of State and UNAIDS report that Argentina does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship has a list of supporting documents that should be included with a visa application and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant. The visa application form does not contain questions or fields in relation to any health condition or status.
Neither a medical certificate nor an HIV test result is required when entering the country.
Antiretroviral medication can be imported for personal use.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Argentina
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in Argentina based on HIV status.
Both the US Department of State and UNAIDS report that Argentina does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
The website of the Vice-Chief of Cabinet of the Interior has a list of supporting documents that should be included with a temporary residency application by someone in South American states, and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Argentina
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on long-term stay in Argentina based on HIV status.
Both the US Department of State and UNAIDS report that Argentina does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
The website of the Vice-Chief of Cabinet of the Interior has a list of supporting documents that should be included with a permanent residency application by direct descendants of citizens or permanent residents, and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
Treatment access in Argentina
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Argentina. There is no evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
According to the website of the Government of Argentina, immigration status is not a barrier to accessing HIV care. Non-nationals living in Argentina can access comprehensive care, including antiretroviral treatment, free of charge. This can be done either through the public sector or through social security or prepaid medicine.
In Argentina, the state provides free medical care and antiretroviral treatment in all public hospitals in the country to both Argentines and non-nationals. To gain access, you need to go to any hospital with a passport or identity card, prescription and health records if available, and you will be admitted to the public system of care and antiretroviral treatment coverage.
For people relocating to Argentina, it is recommended to bring your medical records and a note from a doctor indicating your medication regimen.
For more information, you can contact the Health Responde line 0800-333-3444 of the Ministry of Health of the Nation or write to the human rights and civil society area of the Directorate of Response to HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and TBC: [email protected]
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
Visit the Argentina page on the Global HIV Criminalisation Database to see more information about known HIV criminalisation laws in this country, an overview of how the laws are used, and any significant advocacy developments.
UNAIDS Global AIDS monitoring data
This information about access to HIV services comes from UNAIDS https://lawsandpolicies.unaids.org/, a platform to view data on HIV-related laws and policies. This is information provided by national authorities and civil society and may contradict other sources.
Migrant populations
| Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
| Migrants are able to access HIV services | Yes |
Refugees and asylum seekers
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
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