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If you are planning to travel overseas, there are many countries that place varying levels of travel restrictions on HIV-positive people.

Many insurance providers require you to disclose HIV as a pre-existing medical condition, including when you apply for travel insurance, and make assessments on a case by case basis. Several insurers will provide travel insurance to people with HIV with an extra charge.

It is important to plan to have enough of your medications for your trip to avoid any treatment breaks. Ask your doctor for a letter stating that it is prescribed medication for personal use.

Pack plenty of condoms and lube. They may not be available in the countries you are travelling to or their quality may be poor. Remember to pay attention to your diet and especially the water you drink to avoid diarrhoea and other illnesses.

If you are planning on travelling, speak to your doctor about the vaccinations you can have and leave plenty of time to get them.

For more information about travel restrictions for HIV-positive people and other issues about travelling overseas, you can contact your AIDS council or PLHIV organisation, or visit www.positivetravel.info.
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