What happens if diagnosed with AIDS in Saudi Arabia? | LISA

Summary

This video discusses the policies regarding the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS and other STDs in Saudi Arabia. It explains that individuals must undergo medical tests for STDs before entering the country, and if diagnosed, they are not allowed entry. Upon arrival, another test is required for residency, and those diagnosed with STDs face deportation. However, long-term residents diagnosed with STDs, except HIV/AIDS, are allowed to stay and receive treatment. The cost of an HIV test in Saudi Arabia is around 600 SAR, but health insurance does not cover HIV/AIDS treatment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Individuals intending to move to Saudi Arabia for permanent residency or employment must undergo a medical test for STDs, including HIV and hepatitis.
• 😀 If a person tests positive for HIV or any other STD before entering Saudi Arabia, they are not allowed to enter the country.
• 😀 After arriving in Saudi Arabia, foreigners must undergo a medical test again when applying for their first 'Aama' (residence permit).
• 😀 If an individual is diagnosed with an STD during the post-arrival medical test, they will be deported from Saudi Arabia and may face a re-entry ban.
• 😀 If someone has already settled in Saudi Arabia for a long time and is diagnosed with an STD, including HIV, they were previously deported, but this policy has changed.
• 😀 Currently, individuals diagnosed with STDs (other than HIV/AIDS) after settling in Saudi Arabia can stay in the country and receive treatment.
• 😀 However, individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS after settling in Saudi Arabia face mandatory deportation regardless of the circumstances.
• 😀 Saudi Arabian citizens receive full government coverage for HIV/AIDS treatment, unlike foreign nationals.
• 😀 Health insurance policies in Saudi Arabia do not cover treatment for HIV/AIDS, according to the unified policy terms.
• 😀 The cost of an HIV test in Saudi Arabia is around SAR 600 in reputable hospitals.

Q & A

What happens if a person is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS before coming to Saudi Arabia?

If someone is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS before coming to Saudi Arabia, they will not be allowed to enter the country. The Saudi government requires medical tests to ensure that individuals are free from STDs, including HIV/AIDS, before granting entry.

Is there a medical test required for individuals seeking permanent residency in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, individuals who want to reside in Saudi Arabia permanently must undergo a medical test that checks for various diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. This test is part of the process to ensure the individual is free from STDs.

What happens if someone is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS after arriving in Saudi Arabia?

If someone is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS after arriving in Saudi Arabia, they will be deported. The government does not allow individuals with HIV/AIDS to stay in the country, and they must exit Saudi Arabia.

Are individuals who test positive for HIV/AIDS allowed to receive treatment in Saudi Arabia?

No, individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS after settling in Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to stay and receive treatment. They must leave the country, as the government enforces deportation for those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

What happens if someone is diagnosed with a disease other than HIV/AIDS while living in Saudi Arabia?

If someone is diagnosed with an STD other than HIV/AIDS, such as hepatitis, the Saudi government now allows them to stay and receive treatment within the country. This policy change makes it easier for long-term residents to get medical care.

Does the Saudi government cover the cost of treatment for HIV/AIDS for its citizens?

Yes, for Saudi nationals, the government covers the full cost of HIV/AIDS treatment. This is part of the country's healthcare system for its citizens.

How much does an HIV test cost in Saudi Arabia?

The cost of an HIV test in Saudi Arabia generally ranges around SAR 600 in reputable hospitals. However, the exact price can vary depending on the hospital.

Is HIV/AIDS treatment covered by health insurance in Saudi Arabia?

No, health insurance policies in Saudi Arabia, according to the unified policy terms, do not cover the treatment or any disease related to HIV/AIDS.

What has changed in Saudi Arabia’s policy regarding long-term residents diagnosed with STDs?

Previously, long-term residents diagnosed with STDs like HIV/AIDS or hepatitis would be deported. However, the policy has changed to allow individuals diagnosed with most STDs (except HIV/AIDS) to stay and receive treatment in Saudi Arabia.

Can someone diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in their home country still enter Saudi Arabia?

No, individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in their home country are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. The medical test required before entry ensures that individuals are free from HIV/AIDS and other STDs.