Oman

Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV

The categories of restriction are:

  • Restrictions on entry limiting the entry of people living with HIV.
  • Restrictions on short-term stays which in most cases is defined as under 90 days.
  • Restrictions on long-term stays which in most cases is defined as over 90 days.

The types of restriction are:

  • HIV testing/disclosure required for entry.
  • HIV testing/disclosure required for work visa.
  • HIV testing/disclosure required for study visa.
  • HIV testing/disclosure required for residence.
  • Ban on residence.
  • Deportation based on HIV status.

Restrictions on entry to Oman

We are aware of some official restrictions on entry of people living with HIV to Oman.

According to UNAIDS, Oman deports non-nationals on the basis of HIV status. However, it does not report any specific entry restrictions.

Similarly, the US Department of State reports that some HIV entry restrictions exist for visitors and foreign residents of Oman, including HIV testing upon arrival for people on work or immigrant visas.

We were unable to access source providing further clarity on these restrictions.

Restrictions on short-term stay in Oman

We are aware of some official restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV in Oman.

According to UNAIDS, Oman requires HIV testing for work and study permits. As above, the US Department of State also reports that HIV testing is required for work visas.

We found no further information on these restrictions.

Restrictions on long-term stay in Oman

We are aware of some official restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV in Oman.

According to UNAIDS, Oman requires HIV testing for residency permits and denies these on the basis of HIV status. As above, the US Department of State also reports that HIV testing is required for immigrant visas.

We found no further information on these restrictions.

Treatment access in Oman

The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Oman. There is some evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.

In Oman, access to HIV treatment for non-nationals can be a complex issue due to the country’s strict health and immigration policies. Treatment for people living with HIV is available, but is affected by several factors, such as residency status and employment. 

Non-nationals diagnosed with HIV may face deportation, as HIV-positive status can be a barrier to receiving or renewing residency visas in Oman.

The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database

People living with HIV are criminalised in Oman. There are HIV-specific criminal laws in force which target alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission. We are not aware of any reported prosecutions under these or other laws.

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 Yes
Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) Yes
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens Yes
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) Yes
Migrants are able to access HIV services No

Refugees and asylum seekers

Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens Yes
Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) Yes
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens Yes
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) Yes

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