Foreigners (non-EU citizens only) applying for a residence permit in order to work or to study must undergo a medical examination by the Health Ministry in order to exclude an infection with HIV, hepatitis B/C or syphilis. The authorities will not grant a residence permit in the case of a positive test result. For all other foreigners (EU citizens, tourists, employees of international companies, UN staff) there are no mandatory medical examinations.

Refugees and asylum seekers are tested on the above conditions. If tests are positive, they are entitled to freed treatment & counselling. Antiretroviral drugs for personal use can be carried along.

For updated information, please go to: www.hivrestrictions.org