HIV "Undetectable" & Residency Visa

Member since 01 October 2023

gerhard80Member01 October 2023 03:34:27

I am new to this forum - and thanks in advance for any newbie wannabes to UAE.

Been invited by big company to join based out of the UAE handling global trade for their product lines - feel honoured by the invite.

Problem - had many postings around the world, some in not so great counties and acquired HIV through a unclean procedure in a dodgy hospital after a car accident in a rural area.

Got on the right medicines, and have been 'undetectable" for 10 years, with kids and healthy family

The question is.... can I get a residency visa and what extra steps / precautions do I need to take.

Frankly - happy to engage a lawyer on this matter who knows the ropes and anyone credible lawyer is welcome to contact me.

Thanks

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Aysunc. Green Member

Member since 18 February 2021

Aysunc. GreenMember06 October 2023 02:41:42

@gerhard80 you still need to take the blood test for the HIV and Hepatitis B and lung x ray... in goverment hospitals in UAE ... well if you are going to Dubai in Dubai goverment hospital...

Qoreebullahi Gaata Member

Member since 28 August 2023

Qoreebullahi GaataMember06 October 2023 06:18:26

@Aysunc. Green

So if I'm hepatitis B positive, will I be deported or denied visa?. It's healthy hepatitis B.

rolocedoc Active member

Member since 03 April 2023

rolocedocActive member06 October 2023 17:27:42

Hi! No one is exempted to all kinds of test / exams - all has to comply to be considered for any job position/s.

faithkahuru864 Member

Member since 02 January 2024

faithkahuru864Member02 January 2024 03:47:23

@Qoreebullahi Gaata did you get your visa

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert05 January 2024 20:07:40

11976

I missed this earlier. HIV undetectable only means that you viral load is not detectable. The virus itself is easily detected by antibody tests. In this case, no visa.

For Hep B, in UAE, there is no issue unless you are in the list of 6 professions that must test negative for this. Use search as there are many threads in the forum with detailed discussions on this.

rizwanraza3935 Member

Member since 22 July 2024

rizwanraza3935Member22 July 2024 04:25:41

@gerhard80 this is Same case so if you get any way for visa so kindly tell me I was reported in 2021 now from the three years my viral load is understandable and my cd4 above 1500 I am healthy

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert22 July 2024 06:35:12

11976

The user hasn't been online in 9 months.

And the answer I gave him applies to you as well. Forget viral load - it is immaterial for visa medical. They test for antibodies which will be positive for life in your cases and you will not get a visa.