Oman
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- Restrictions on entry limiting the entry of people living with HIV.
- Restrictions on short-term stays which in most cases is defined as under 90 days.
- Restrictions on long-term stays which in most cases is defined as over 90 days.
The types of restriction are:
- HIV testing/disclosure required for entry.
- HIV testing/disclosure required for work visa.
- HIV testing/disclosure required for study visa.
- HIV testing/disclosure required for residence.
- Ban on residence.
- Deportation based on HIV status.
Restrictions on entry to Oman
We are aware of some official restrictions on entry of people living with HIV to Oman.
According to UNAIDS, Oman deports non-nationals on the basis of HIV status. However, it does not report any specific entry restrictions.
Similarly, the US Department of State reports that some HIV entry restrictions exist for visitors and foreign residents of Oman, including HIV testing upon arrival for people on work or immigrant visas.
We were unable to access source providing further clarity on these restrictions.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Oman
We are aware of some official restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV in Oman.
According to UNAIDS, Oman requires HIV testing for work and study permits. As above, the US Department of State also reports that HIV testing is required for work visas.
We found no further information on these restrictions.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Oman
We are aware of some official restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV in Oman.
According to UNAIDS, Oman requires HIV testing for residency permits and denies these on the basis of HIV status. As above, the US Department of State also reports that HIV testing is required for immigrant visas.
We found no further information on these restrictions.
Treatment access in Oman
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Oman. There is some evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
In Oman, access to HIV treatment for non-nationals can be a complex issue due to the country’s strict health and immigration policies. Treatment for people living with HIV is available, but is affected by several factors, such as residency status and employment.
Non-nationals diagnosed with HIV may face deportation, as HIV-positive status can be a barrier to receiving or renewing residency visas in Oman.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
Visit the Oman 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 | No |
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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