Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- Unclear restrictions - it is not clear to what extent restrictions apply.
Restrictions on entry to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
The Ministry of National Security provides a list of supporting documents that should be included with an entry 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.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sources are mixed on whether St. Vincent and the Grenadines imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS, St. Vincent and the Grenadines requires HIV testing for work permits.
However, according to the 2018 UNAIDS country report, the Government of St. Vincent and Grenadines declared that there is no law, regulation or policy requiring HIV testing, which includes no mandatory testing before marriage, to obtain a work or residence permit, or for certain groups.
According to the information available on the website of the Office of the Prime Minister, a person should have a prospective employer or proof that he/she is self-employed in order to be eligible to apply for a work permit. The requirements for a work permit for less than six months do not include HIV testing or disclosure. However, if the work permit is desired for more than (6) months, a residence permit is also required, which includes the submission of a Medical Certificate. The content of such certificate is unknown.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sources are mixed on whether St. Vincent and the Grenadines imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS, St. Vincent and the Grenadines requires HIV testing for residency permits and these are denied on the basis of HIV status.
However, official Residence Work Permit and Citizenship Requirements do not include any documentation with regard to HIV status or the general health of the applicant.
As above, information available on the website of the Office of the Prime Minister states that work permits for over six months require a residence permit involving a medical certificate.
Treatment access in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
We did not find any available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
Visit the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.
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