Armenia
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 Armenia
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Armenia based on HIV status.
Both the US Department of State and UNAIDS report that Armenia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia has a list of supporting documents that should be included with the visa application and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
The entry visa application form does not contain questions or fields in relation to any health condition or status.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Armenia
It is unclear whether Armenia imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to the US Department of State, and to UNAIDS, Armenia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia has a list of supporting documents that should be included with a residency application, which includes temporary residency up to one year for study and work purposes. One required document is a medical certificate, however it is not known whether this requires disclosure or testing for HIV.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Armenia
It is unclear whether Armenia imposes restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to the US Department of State, and to UNAIDS, Armenia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia has a list of supporting documents that should be included with a residency application, which includes permanent residency up to five years. One required document is a medical certificate, however it is not known whether this requires disclosure or testing for HIV.
Historic regulations in Armenia
According to UNAIDS, in 2011 ‘the Government of Armenia lifted its travel restrictions for people living with HIV. The reforms – which took effect yesterday – align the country’s legislation with international public health standards.’
Treatment access in Armenia
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Armenia. There is no evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
According to IOM, all migrants, regardless of their migration status, have the right to access government-funded health services provided by the Ministry of Health. The Constitution states that everyone has the right to healthcare (Article 85), while the Law on Medical Aid and Service to the Population (1996) extends the right to receive medical care and service (in accordance with the legislation and international agreements of Armenia), free primary healthcare, and emergency aid, among others, to non-nationals and people without citizenship (Article 13).
Additionally, with the onset of the Ukraine war in 2022, the Ministry of Health published a leaflet establishing that citizens of member States of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States are entitled to free primary healthcare at an institution of their choice and upon registration, and that low-income migrants and their families are also entitled to free medical care and hospital services.
Decision No. 318-N of the Government of Armenia on free medical aid and services guaranteed by the State (2004) defines the list of persons who belong to ‘socially disadvantaged groups of society’ and have the right to receive free medical aid and services guaranteed by the State. Asylum-seekers and their family members are included in the list.
A list of treatment centres and NGOs offering HIV testing, counselling, antiretroviral treatment or other services is available here.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
Visit the Armenia 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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