Additional Administration Processing : HIV

Under United States visa law people who are HIV-positive are required to apply for a special visa to travel to the United States.

Applying for the visa

When applying for a visa you are required to submit with your application the following additional documents:

• A completed VCU1 form (PDF 64Kb)
• a letter from your physician addressing your current state of health, the risk to United States public health and the risk of spread of infection. If you suffer from hemophilia, a statement should be included stating that you will be carrying, and can administer an adequate supply of Factor VIII;
• a letter outlining the purpose of the trip, anticipated arrival date in the United States, the date by which you need to confirm travel arrangements, and anticipated length of stay in the United States. The letter should indicate that you will be covered by medical insurance during you stay.

Note: The application will take approximately 5 - 6 weeks to process, therefore, applicants should apply for visas well before the anticipated date of travel. No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Therefore, final travel plans or the purchase of nonrefundable tickets should not be made until a visa has been issued.

Reminder: Applicants should apply for visas well before the anticipated date of travel. No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Therefore, final travel plans or the purchase of nonrefundable tickets should not be made until a visa has been issued.

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