Iceland
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- No restrictions on entry or staying.
Restrictions on entry to Iceland
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Iceland based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Iceland 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 Icelandic Government, suggests an HIV-related restriction on entry.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Iceland
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in Iceland based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Iceland does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Iceland
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on long-term stay in Iceland based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Iceland does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
Treatment access in Iceland
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Iceland. There is no evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
The website of the Icelandic Government, indicates that ‘HIV tests can be taken at the outpatient clinic for infectious diseases and the dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases department at Landspitali University Hospital or at healthcare centers. It is important that people have good access to diagnosis and treatment, so research, medication, and follow-up care of individuals with HIV/AIDS are free of charge.’
According to a report by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, in Iceland all migrants intending to stay for more than one year are offered HIV testing, as part of general health screening.
The Government of Iceland also has a Multicultural and Information Centre, a special agency operating under the Immigrant Affairs Act and working towards its objectives. The agency has the fundamental role of facilitating communications between individuals of different backgrounds, and to enhance the services provided to foreign citizens residing in Iceland and to those interested in moving to Iceland. The Multicultural Centre offers assistance and counsel through phone in Icelandic, English, Polish, Serbian/Croatian, Thai, Spanish, Lithuanian and Russian.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
People living with HIV may be criminalised in Iceland. 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 Iceland 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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