Overview
Vanuatu does not have an HIV-specific criminal law and there have been no known HIV criminalisation cases under general laws in Vanuatu, which, as of 2015, had only six diagnosed people living with HIV and 10 cases ever diagnosed.
Acknowledgements
Our thanks to Australian law firm Hall & Wilcox for their research assistance to confirm current relevant legislation.
HIV Justice Network's Positive Destinations
Visit the Vanuatu page on Positive Destinations for information on regulations that restrict entry, stay, and residency based on HIV-positive status, as well as access to HIV treatment for non-nationals.
This information was last reviewed in June 2023
