Austria

Updated 31.03.21

Healthcare rights of migrants

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Asylum seekers: Can access primary health care on the same level as Austrian citizens

 

Refugees: Can access medical care at the same level as Austrian citizens 

Undocumented migrants: Can access emergency care in return for full payment of costs

HIV testing and treatment

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Testing: Testing is free and anonymous for all. It can be done at one of the 7 AIDS-hilfe organisations. 

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Use the aidsmap European test finder to see where you can get tested for HIV. 

 

Treatment: Treatment is available for those that are insured. 

For those that are uninsured, treatment may be obtained among specific NGOs and doctors

Country Statistics

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Total Population: 9,043,070 

 

Estimated migrant population: 1,492,374

 

Estimated refugee population (2019): 135,951

 

Estimated number of undocumented migrants (2019): 16,554

 

Main migrant populations (2020): Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey

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Information on healthcare rights and HIV testing and treatment in Austria can be downloaded here

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