@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.