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We included informants who were: 1) &gt; 17 years, 2) born in Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America or Africa, and 3) had tested positive with HIV after 1 January 2013 in Denmark. In total, 19 particpants were included. We conducted interviews based on a semi-structured interview guide and analysed them through thematic network analysis.\n\nRESULTS. The study found that risk perception and stigma were important factors in seeking HIV testing among migrants. From the study, three pathways to diagnosis emerged: 1) feeling ill and seeking healthcare, 2) fertility or pregnancy-related screening and 3) routine HIV testing. Pathways differed considerably between men who have sex with men and heterosexual informants.\n\nCONCLUSIONS. The study showed an increased need for provider-initiated testing to promote early diagnosis of HIV among migrants in Denmark. Structural policies and practices should be introduced to ensure this.\n\nFUNDING. This work was supported by AIDS Foundation Denmark.\n\nTRIAL REGISTRATION. 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