Reference

Sexual-health resources across Asia

Where to get STI testing, PrEP access patterns, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within the 72-hour window, and condom availability — country by country. Public- health-clinic categories named where they exist as institutional reference points; no individual private clinics are listed because they open and close faster than this page can track.

The 72-hour rule

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a 28-day antiretroviral regimen that must be started within 72 hours of HIV exposure to be effective. Sooner is significantly better: within 24 hours is the meaningful threshold for efficacy data. PEP is available across every country on this site at major hospital emergency departments, and at the regional-reference public STI clinics in Thailand (Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic, Bangkok), Singapore (DSC Clinic), and Hong Kong (Social Hygiene clinics). If you suspect exposure, go now; do not wait until morning.

PrEP regional snapshot

Pre-exposure prophylaxis access for non-citizens varies sharply across the region. Thailand is the most accessible: the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic in Bangkok provides foreigner-friendly walk-in access at low cost. Taiwan runs a national CDC PrEP programme since 2018 with high uptake. Singapore and Hong Kong have established programmes at unsubsidised rates for non-residents. Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Philippines have programmes but visitor access is more limited. Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia have programmes oriented primarily toward at-risk populations rather than visitors.

What to ask for

In English: "STI test, full panel" or "HIV test". "PEP" and "PrEP" are universally understood in medical English across Asia. If you do not speak the local language, show this paragraph on your phone: in Thai ตรวจโรคติดต่อทางเพศสัมพันธ์; in Japanese 性病検査 (seibyō kensa); in Korean 성병 검사 (seongbyeong geomsa); in Mandarin 性病檢查 (xìngbìng jiǎnchá); in Vietnamese xét nghiệm bệnh lây truyền qua đường tình dục; in Bahasa tes IMS / penyakit menular seksual.

Thailand

Public testing: Free anonymous HIV testing at every Bangkok Metropolitan Administration health centre and at provincial public hospitals.
English-language access: The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre's Anonymous Clinic in Bangkok (Henri Dunant Road) is the regional reference clinic — walk-in, English-speaking, full STI panel, same-day rapid HIV. Private hospitals in Bangkok (Bumrungrad, BNH, Samitivej) offer English-language sexual-health services at private rates.
PrEP: Most developed PrEP programme in the region for foreigners. Available at the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic at low cost without prescription drama, with same-day initiation possible after baseline tests.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospitals across Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Phuket, and at the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic. Initiate within 72 hours of exposure (sooner is better).
Condoms: Sold in every 7-Eleven, Boots, Watsons, Tops Daily, and pharmacy nationwide. Trojan, Durex, Okamoto, One Touch available.

Philippines

Public testing: Department of Health Social Hygiene Clinics in every major city offer free anonymous HIV testing.
English-language access: Most private hospitals in Metro Manila and Cebu have English-language sexual-health services; LoveYourself clinics (NGO) in Pasig and Mandaluyong offer free testing and PrEP referral in English.
PrEP: Government PrEP expanded 2024 via DOH and LoveYourself; access for non-residents is variable and usually private-pay.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospital emergency departments; within 72-hour window.
Condoms: Sold in convenience stores and pharmacies nationwide. Local and imported brands.

Vietnam

Public testing: Provincial AIDS Centers (Trung tâm Phòng, chống HIV/AIDS) offer free testing; coverage is uneven outside HCMC and Hanoi.
English-language access: Limited. Private international hospitals in HCMC (FV Hospital) and Hanoi (Vinmec, Hong Ngoc) offer English-language services at private rates.
PrEP: Available through targeted programmes via Care for People (CIDP) and at private clinics in HCMC and Hanoi; non-citizen access is private-pay.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospital emergency departments in HCMC and Hanoi; can be hard to access on weekends.
Condoms: Sold openly in pharmacies and convenience stores. Local and imported.

Indonesia

Public testing: Provincial health offices and Puskesmas community clinics offer free HIV testing; visibility varies by province.
English-language access: Private hospitals in Jakarta (RS Pondok Indah, Siloam, Medistra) and Bali (BIMC, Siloam) offer English-language sexual-health services at private rates. Yayasan Spiritia (HIV NGO) supports navigation.
PrEP: Limited public access. Available through Yayasan Kasih Indonesia, Spiritia and a small number of private clinics. The KUHP 2026 reform has not yet visibly affected sexual-health-service operation but may chill walk-in disclosure.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospital emergency departments in Jakarta and Bali; coverage thinner elsewhere.
Condoms: Sold openly in convenience stores and pharmacies. No restriction on purchase.

Japan

Public testing: Every municipal public-health centre (保健所, hokenjo) offers free anonymous HIV testing on a weekly walk-in basis; English support varies.
English-language access: Private sexual-health clinics in central Tokyo (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi), Osaka (Umeda, Namba), and Yokohama operate in English. The Japan HIV Map (hivmap.net) lists public-health-centre schedules nationwide.
PrEP: Available since 2024 through a small number of specialist private clinics in Tokyo and Osaka. Far less accessible than Thailand or Singapore; expect private-pay rates.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospital emergency departments. Within 72-hour window. Some prefectures publish dedicated lists.
Condoms: Sold in every convenience store nationwide; extremely cheap. Okamoto, Sagami, Glamourous Butterfly the dominant brands.

Cambodia

Public testing: National Centre for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD (NCHADS) clinics offer free HIV testing. Coverage outside Phnom Penh and Siem Reap is thin.
English-language access: Royal Phnom Penh Hospital and Raffles Medical (Phnom Penh) offer English-language services at private rates. KHANA (NGO) supports navigation.
PrEP: Available through KHANA-linked clinics; non-resident access is private-pay.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major Phnom Penh hospitals; thinner coverage in Siem Reap and Sihanoukville.
Condoms: Sold in pharmacies and convenience stores; quality of locally distributed brands varies — prefer imported.

South Korea

Public testing: Every district public-health centre (보건소, bogeonso) offers free anonymous HIV testing on a walk-in basis.
English-language access: Itaewon Global Village Center can refer English-speaking clinics in Seoul. Severance Hospital and Asan Medical Center have international-patient services. iSHAP (queer-community NGO) supports English-speaking testing referral.
PrEP: Available since 2018 through KDCA-designated clinics; uptake low but access for non-residents is possible.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospital emergency departments. Within 72-hour window.
Condoms: Sold in every convenience store; widely available.

Taiwan

Public testing: Taiwan CDC offers free anonymous HIV testing at designated sites in every major city.
English-language access: Taipei Medical University Hospital and Taiwan Adventist Hospital (both Taipei) have international-patient services. Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital is the southern equivalent.
PrEP: Taiwan CDC operates a national PrEP programme since 2018. Access via designated hospitals; among the highest uptake in East Asia.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospital emergency departments. Within 72-hour window.
Condoms: Sold in every convenience store; very cheap.

Singapore

Public testing: The Department of STI Control (DSC Clinic) at Kelantan Lane is the regional reference public clinic for STI testing and treatment. Walk-in. Non-resident rates higher than citizen rates but still reasonable.
English-language access: All Singapore healthcare operates in English. DSC Clinic, public hospital STI clinics (Tan Tock Seng), and private clinics across the island.
PrEP: Available since 2017 through DSC Clinic and private clinics. Not subsidised for non-citizens.
PEP (within 72h): Available at DSC Clinic and public hospital emergency departments. Within 72-hour window. Non-resident rates apply.
Condoms: Sold in 7-Eleven, FairPrice, Guardian, Watsons. No restrictions.

Malaysia

Public testing: Government health clinics (Klinik Kesihatan) offer HIV testing; quality varies by state. KL General Hospital has dedicated services.
English-language access: Most private clinics in Kuala Lumpur and Penang operate in English. PT Foundation (Penang and KL) is the principal HIV NGO with English support.
PrEP: Available through government programme since 2018 and through PT Foundation and private clinics; non-resident access mostly private-pay.
PEP (within 72h): Available at major hospital emergency departments. Within 72-hour window.
Condoms: Sold in pharmacies and convenience stores nationwide.

Hong Kong

Public testing: Department of Health Social Hygiene clinics across HK Island, Kowloon and the New Territories offer free anonymous HIV testing and full STI panels. Walk-in.
English-language access: Department of Health clinics operate bilingually. Private clinics across Central, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui in English.
PrEP: Available through Department of Health Social Hygiene clinics. Public-rate access for HKID holders; private-pay for visitors.
PEP (within 72h): Available at Social Hygiene clinics and public hospital emergency departments. Within 72-hour window.
Condoms: Sold in every 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wellcome, ParkNShop, Mannings, Watsons.

See also the per-country pages for jurisdiction-specific health context, the NGO directory for harm-reduction organisations by country, and the before-you-go checklist for pre-trip preparation including travel insurance that covers STI testing.