AIDS Test Cairo

[SamWelbeck]

I'm sure this question has come up before but has anyone recently had to take an HIV test for a working Visa? Can you share the place you had it done, the cost and any other information that might be useful? Many thanks

[MaidenScotland]

Originally Posted by SamWelbeck

I'm sure this question has come up before but has anyone recently had to take an HIV test for a working Visa? Can you share the place you had it done, the cost and any other information that might be useful? Many thanks

Yes you have to have an aids test for a work visa.
Your company should pay and arrange it all for you,

Or you could marry a local as that means you are aids free and will never catch it

[SamWelbeck]

Hi - Thanks I have been told the same (about marrying a local - strange....) But if you have to arrange it yourself, where do you go? I know it has to be a Government Hospital as you need to get a stamp, but most Hospitals either don't do the test or they do it but can't give you a stamp.

[MaidenScotland]

I have been googling... you may find the link informative

Where To Get An HIV Test In Egypt - Autumn 2005


I am not suggesting you are gay but this link provides some useful information on aids tests

[SamWelbeck]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

I have been googling... you may find the link informative

Where To Get An HIV Test In Egypt - Autumn 2005


I am not suggesting you are gay but this link provides some useful information on aids tests

LOL - I assure you I am far from gay. I just need to get a working Visa. Thanks for the link I have since found out that there is a place in Tahrir called M3mal El Markezi bi Wazart El Saha which is behind the old AUC building. I can't find the number yet but i will post it when I do.

[SamWelbeck]

The number is 02-27947371 for anyone else who needs it.

[Horus]

Here in the UK our NHS system is burdened with people from Africa who sadly have HIV they should make such tests compulsary for anyone who wants to live here

[MaidenScotland]

Originally Posted by Horus

Here in the UK our NHS system is burdened with people from Africa who sadly have HIV they should make such tests compulsary for anyone who wants to live here

It will never happen in the UK.. it would be a breach of human rights
I have a friend who is director of nursing in a top London hospital and she told me we get tourist HIV patients mainly from Africa who just come to the UK to be treated for free.
Years ago the UK eliminated T.B as anyone coming in from T.B hotspots had to be tested this was scrapped and now T.B is sadly once again a fact of life in the U.K..I caught it about 20 years ago and believe me it is a horrid illness.

[SHendra]

This is something that always did baffle me when it came to visa's here in Egypt. It's like saying only those who wish to work are at risk from contacting HIV! I never had to do any test at all for my residence and yes cause I married a local! (More fool me etc lol) I did have to do the test when I was pregnant though! (Just as it would of been in UK)

[MaidenScotland]

Originally Posted by SHendra

This is something that always did baffle me when it came to visa's here in Egypt. It's like saying only those who wish to work are at risk from contacting HIV! I never had to do any test at all for my residence and yes cause I married a local! (More fool me etc lol) I did have to do the test when I was pregnant though! (Just as it would of been in UK)

no no no you have it all wrong it foreigners dont contract HIV here they only bring it!!! No need for to practice safe sex here.. just go with an Egyptian