Hong Kong
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- No restrictions on entry or staying.
The types of restriction are:
- No restrictions.
Restrictions on entry to Hong Kong
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Hong Kong based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Hong Kong does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
Nothing in the list of documents required to request a visa, available on the website of the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong, suggests an HIV related restriction on entry.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Hong Kong
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in Hong Kong based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Hong Kong does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Hong Kong
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on long-term stay in Hong Kong based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Hong Kong does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
Treatment access in Hong Kong
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Hong Kong. However, it is not clear whether non-nationals are able to access this treatment in the same way as nationals.
Hong Kong’s healthcare system offers both public and private medical care. Public healthcare is either free or available for a small fee, and there is no need for private health insurance to access it. This service is available to all citizens, permanent residents, and non-permanent residents with valid visas and Hong Kong ID cards.
The system, administered by the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority, is well-organised into regional clusters, offering high-quality care and modern equipment. Public hospitals provide 24/7 emergency services and maternal healthcare, though dental care is not included and requires private treatment.
Currently, there are three designated HIV clinical services in the public sector: the Integrated Treatment Centre (ITC) of the Department of Health, which provides one-stop HIV-related clinical service to ambulatory HIV patients, the AIDS Clinical Service of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and the Infectious Disease Special Medical (IDSM) Clinic of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
People living with HIV may be criminalised in Hong Kong. While there are no HIV-specific laws in force, we are aware of reported prosecutions of alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission under general criminal laws.
Visit the Hong Kong 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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