Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens DO NOT TRAVEL to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and poor health care infrastructure. As of April 5, 2024 the U.S. government is arranging departures for U.S. citizens and certain family members of U.S. citizens from U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince to Cap Haitien via helicopter. Onward travel will then be arranged from Cap Haitien to Miami, Florida via plane. Consult this link for updates U.S. Citizens in Haiti (state.gov)
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
+(509) 2229-8000 / 2229-8900; US Embassy Port-au-Prince, Boulevard du 15 October, Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre, Port-au-Prince, Haiti; acspap@state.gov; https://ht.usembassy.gov/
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
509
Local Emergency Phone
Ambulance: 118; Police: 114
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Haiti: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Tropical; semiarid where mountains in east cut off trade winds
Currency (Code)
Gourdes (HTG)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
110 V / 60 Hz / plug types(s): A, B
Major Languages
French, Creole
Major Religions
Protestant/Methodist/Adventist/Jehovah's Witness 51.8%, Roman Catholic 35.4%, Vodou 1.7%
Time Difference
UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November
Potable Water
Opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
Suggested; additionally, if you plan to drive in Haiti, you will need an Inter-American Driving Permit issued by the AAA
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
National History Park (includes Sans-Souci Palace, Citadelle Laferriere, Ramiers); Bassin Bleu; Île-à-Rat; Musée du Panthéon National; Promenade du Bord de Mer
Major Sports
Soccer, basketball
Cultural Practices
Traditional Haitian values, hospitality, friendly and expressive nature, obedience of elders, respect for family, embracing Haitian culture.
Tipping Guidelines
Restaurant staff should be tipped around 10% of the bill. Taxi drivers can be given a discretionary tip if they are helpful and efficient.
Souvenirs
Straw hats, metalwork sculptures, papier-mache items, woodcrafts, voodoo items
Traditional Cuisine
Griot (or Griyo) — pork shoulder marinated in citrus, which is braised and then fried; often served with diri ak pwa wouj (red beans and rice)
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Thursday, May 09, 2024
