Review of Immigration Act Provision on Foreigners with Undetectable HIV Viral Load

Debated in Parliament on 26 Feb 2025.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang raised a question about reviewing the Immigration Act to allow foreigners with undetectable HIV viral loads to live and work in Singapore.
Ong Ye Kung responded that the current provision in the Immigration Act is designed to protect public health and prevent HIV transmission.
He noted that while short-term visits are permitted for foreigners with HIV, long-term residency remains restricted.
The Ministry of Health is open to reviewing HIV-related policies in light of scientific advancements.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Health (a) whether section 8(3)(ba) of the Immigration Act will be reviewed to allow foreigners living with HIV with an undetectable viral load to work and live in Singapore; and (b) if not, why not.

Ong Ye Kung

Section 8(3)(ba) of the Immigration Act safeguards public health and protects our residents against the transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Regulation 12 of the Immigration Regulations allows foreigners living with HIV to enter Singapore as short-term visitors but restricts long-term stay for these individuals. With new scientific advancements, the Ministry of Health periodically reviews HIV-related policies and legislation to ensure that they remain relevant.

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Review of Immigration Act Provision on Foreigners with Undetectable HIV Viral Load

Debated in Parliament on 26 Feb 2025.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Louis Ng Kok Kwang raised a question about reviewing the Immigration Act to allow foreigners with undetectable HIV viral loads to live and work in Singapore.
Ong Ye Kung responded that the current provision in the Immigration Act is designed to protect public health and prevent HIV transmission.
He noted that while short-term visits are permitted for foreigners with HIV, long-term residency remains restricted.
The Ministry of Health is open to reviewing HIV-related policies in light of scientific advancements.

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Review of Immigration Act Provision on Foreigners with Undetectable HIV Viral Load

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Ong Ye Kung

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Review of Immigration Act Provision on Foreigners with Undetectable HIV Viral Load

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Ong Ye Kung

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