Honduras
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 Honduras
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Honduras based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, there is no evidence that Honduras has entry restrictions based on HIV status.
The National Migrations Institute’s website contains 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.
It should also be noted that yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Honduras
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in Honduras based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, there is no evidence that Honduras imposes restrictions on short-term stay.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Honduras
It is unclear whether Honduras imposes restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, there is no evidence that Honduras imposes restrictions on long-term stay.
According to the information available on the National Migrations Institute’s website, documentation for residency includes a medical certification not older than 6 months, however it does not specify the content of such certification.
Treatment access in Honduras
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Honduras. There is no evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
IOM reports that in Honduras, all migrants are entitled to access all public health services, regardless of their migration status. Their right to health is recognized in the Constitution of the Republic of Honduras (1982), Article 145 of which stipulates “the right to the protection of one’s health”. The Law on Migration and Foreigners (2003) and the corresponding Regulations (2004) stipulate that “foreigners enjoy the same rights as Hondurans”.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
People living with HIV are criminalised in Honduras. There are HIV-specific criminal laws in force which target alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission. We are aware of reported prosecutions under these or other laws.
Visit the Honduras 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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