Myanmar
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 Myanmar
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Myanmar based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Myanmar does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
The US Department of State notes that ‘Travellers are required to show documentation for COVID-19 medical insurance, and a completed Health Declaration Form.” Nothing in the list of documents required to request a visa, available on the website of the Consulate General of Myanmar in Los Angeles, suggests an HIV related restriction on entry.
Anecdotal information shared by a user suggests that HIV testing may be required for some long-term stays in Myanmar. See the case studies section below.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Myanmar
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in Myanmar based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Myanmar does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Myanmar
It is unclear whether Myanmar imposes restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Myanmar does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
According to the Embassy of Myanmar in London, an original medical certificate is required for applications for permanent residence. The application form also specifies that the applicant should attach ‘Official recommendations original of the relevant country that he is health and free from the contagious disease.’
It is not clear if such health certificate includes HIV disclosure or testing. Anecdotal information shared by a user suggests that HIV testing may be required. See the case studies section below.
Treatment access in Myanmar
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Myanmar. There is some evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
CHARM (Center for Health and Rights of Migrants), a citizen’s group that supports HIV-positive people that aims to bring about a society where everyone live in good health, provides information on treatment access for foreigners in Myanmar.
Case Studies
9 September 2025:
I was offered a job in Myanmar and I have been told from the hospital that HIV is one of the conditions they test for, along with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Grand Hantha hospital (grandhantha.com) sent me their application form for testing. Looks like for foreigners offered jobs in Myanmar mandatory HIV testing is required.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
There is no known HIV criminalisation in Myanmar. We are not aware of any HIV-specific criminal laws in force, and there have been no reported prosecutions for alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission under general criminal laws.
Visit the Myanmar 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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