@Maria_ivanova You can get a residence visa, you won’t be rejected. I was tested and the result was positive but they never rejected my residence visa. UAE is better than other middle eastern countries.
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Hello everyone! I’m wondering about New Zealand. Does anyone have information on how Hepatitis B affects a partner of a student visa holder? Thanks.
Hi @Bansah1, I got an offer from the UAE and don’t want to lose this opportunity due to this virus. Do they check HBsAg in the UAE for visas?
Hi @JeeshA,
I don’t know much about the immigration policy for UAE, but we know that some Arab countries in the Middle East do actually deny people visas for being hepatitis B positive. I am unsure whether this has changed recently. You might want to consult with the UAE immigration office or Embassy to find out more about this and how it specifically affects your situation.
Best, Bansah1.
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Hi @geminz,
There is information at this site about NZ migration law: New Zealand Migration Law for People Living with HIV or Viral Hepatitis — healthpluslaw
@LawExperts @david.carter @SarahDavey might be able to expand on this if needed.
Hope this helps,
Thomas
hi! thanks for the answer! i wish you health and good luck! did they check you for other indicators, hbeag etc?
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@Maria_ivanova. Not at all, They just took the blood sample for general test and after 2 days I was told I’m hepatitis B positive but there’s no cause for alarm and I was issued the health certificate.
Hi @geminz
Thomas has pointed you to the blog post that I wrote a little while ago bout migration to NZ. At the time of writing for applicants for some visas living with hepatitis B the following applied as far as we could tell in NZ:
for those living with hepatitis B, the situation remains as restrictive as ever. Hepatitis B remains on the list of conditions that automatically fail the ASH test in New Zealand. It is unlikely that a person living with Hepatitis B seeking to migrate to Australia would breach the health criteria in Australia, but in New Zealand there remains a blanket ban on migration for those living with Hepatitis B [for some visas].
The situation is more complex in relation to partners and visas related to partners and so I would strongly recommend reaching out to the hepatitis foundation of NZ to see if they have any more specific information, and updated information and perhaps someone they can refer you to who can provide advice about migration law and your specific circumstances. Note that the information above in the blog post applies generally to people who are applying for forms of permanent residency and some other visas, and it may not necessarily apply in your situation. Note also that while the law may seem to say one thing, it is very important to get some advice and information about your specific circumstances and also how it works in reality - there are always important differences between the law as a rule and how it will or will likely apply to your situation. Hepatitis NZ wil be the best first place to contact: https://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/
David Carter
Scientia Associate Professor
Faculty of Law & Justice
Associate, Australian Human Rights Institute
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Hi @david.carter,
Thanks for the work that you do and that is a very clear description of the situation at the moment.
@david.carter had mentioned the Hepatitis Foundation NZ. We’re fortunate to have the CEO of the foundation here on the forum @SarahDavey, who could maybe provide more info.
Thomas
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Hi @david.carter @ThomasTu
Thank you so much for your helpful explanations.
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Kia ora tatou (hello everyone), Thanks @david.carter and @ThomasTu for mentioning the Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand. We can guide people on immigration questions and as each person’s situation is often different, it’s best to contact us by email on hepteam@hfnz.nz and we can direct your enquiry to one of our experienced team. Visit our website for more information www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz @geminz please reach out to us if you have further questions.
Sarah Davey
Chief Executive
Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand
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@SarahDavey Thank you so much.
Hi, new to this forum. Can someone help. Can a person with chronic hepatitis B low viral load for many years normal liver functions and fibro scan.not on Treatment be eligible for resident permit. (Family visa) for Qatar.
@S.M sorry I have no idea about Qatar. Maybe others can give their insight.
I’ve lodged my visa application and done my medicals, declaring that I am a health care worker living with hepatitis B. The Australian home affairs department have requested a statutory declaration stating that I would not engage in exposure prone procedure while in Australia, until my load is less than 200u/ML
I’m now constrained by who is to witness my declaration from Nigeria and ensuring that it is accepted. I see a list of possible witness online but I don’t want to get a signature that won’t be accepted by the Australian government. If anyone has ever done this before, especially from Nigeria, please I need advice.
I need advice on what licensed office or who can witness my statutory declaration in Nigeria. I’ve been given 28 days to provide this. I need this information urgently. Someone, anyone please help
Dear @Olat11,
This is somewhat outside the expertise of the forum. You will need to consult with the Australian embassy, a migration agent, or someone with expertise in migration law to get appropriate advice about who constitutes an appropriate witness to your stat dec.
Thomas
Please am hepatitis B positive and i want to go Poland for job
I want to ask if they can grant me work permit visa
Dear @Alale,
I am not a migration expert, but it is my understanding that having hepatitis B will not prevent you from getting a work visa in the EU. I worked in Germany for 4 years without any issue coming from the fact that I had hepatitis B.
Thomas