Solomon Islands
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.
The types of restriction are:
- Restrictions on importation of HIV medication.
- Deportation based on HIV status.
Restrictions on entry to Solomon Islands
Sources are mixed on whether the Solomon Islands imposes entry restrictions on people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS, the Solomon Islands deports non-nationals on the basis of HIV status. However, it does not note any HIV testing or disclosure on entry.
The US Department of State reports that some HIV entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of the Solomon Islands. According to the Solomon Islands Immigration Act, an immigration officer can bar you from entering the country or deport you if you refuse to submit to an examination by a government medical officer after being required to do so.
The Government of Canada website, Travel and tourism information highlights that if you enter the Solomon Islands with HIV antiretroviral medication for personal use, you may also be subject to scrutiny, detention or deportation.
However, official information does not make any reference to HIV restrictions.
Application visa forms and immigration laws are available on the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration website.
The visa application form for visitors includes a question about tuberculosis, however do not ask any specific questions about HIV.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Solomon Islands
Sources are mixed on whether the Solomon Islands imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS, the Solomon Islands requires HIV testing for work and study visas.
However, official information does not make any reference to HIV restrictions.
Application visa forms and immigration laws are available in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration website.
According to the information available on the website of the Labour Division, the requirements to apply for a work permit do not include any reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
The visa application forms for students and employment include a question about tuberculosis, however do not ask any specific questions about HIV.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Solomon Islands
It is unclear whether the Solomon Islands imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS, the Solomon Islands requires HIV testing for residency permits (longer than 90 days), and denies these on the basis of HIV status.
According to the information available on the website of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, the documents required to apply for a long term employment visa include a medical report.
According to the information available on the website of the Government of Solomon Islands, the requirements to apply for citizenship include a medical report.
While this checklist specifies that the medical report should be original and certified, and should be translated if it is in a language different from English, it is not clear if such health certificates include HIV disclosure or testing.
Treatment access in Solomon Islands
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in the Solomon Islands. However, it is not clear whether non-nationals are able to access this treatment in the same way as nationals.
The US Department of State reports that the National Referral Hospital in Honiara can provide HIV/AIDS antiretroviral therapy and perform HIV/AIDS tests.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
Visit the Solomon Islands 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 | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
| Migrants are able to access HIV services | N/A |
Refugees and asylum seekers
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
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