Haiti visa and entry requirements

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nationals of the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen require a visa to enter Haiti, and that tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months and they pay a US$10.00 fee on arrival at the airport. The UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa to visit for up to 90 days. The UK and Canada advise against all travel to Haiti, and Canada says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice.

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Visas & entry authorisations

Tourist visa

Fee
100 USD
Processing
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Charged by the Embassy of Haiti in Washington for a 3-month tourist visa; a 6-month multiple-entry tourist visa is $200.00. Fees must be paid by money order, certified check or cashier's check payable to "Embassy of Haiti in Washington".

Entry requirements

Passport validity

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Vaccinations

Conditional
  • Yellow fever (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (yellow card)) — WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk for yellow fever transmission.
  • Hepatitis A, typhoid and routine vaccines — Not an entry condition. The US CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older, typhoid vaccination for most travelers and up-to-date routine vaccines; it says active cholera transmission is widespread in Haiti and recommends that travelers take prescription medicine to prevent malaria.

Travel insurance

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Haiti. Canada's travel advice says physicians and hospitals generally expect immediate cash payment for care even if you have proof of valid travel health insurance.

Onward or return ticket

Required

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nationals who need a visa must provide, among the supporting documents, a photocopy of an airline reservation confirmation or round-trip ticket. Canada’s travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.

Proof of funds

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement for Haiti. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Arrival cards & declarations

Required
  • Tourist fee — The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists must pay a fee of US$10.00 on arrival at the airport, and the UK government says the entry fee is paid in cash. (on arrival at the airport)

Other compulsory government charges

  • Departure tax — 55 US dollars, according to the UK government.

    The UK government says tourists must pay a departure tax of 55 US dollars, included in the ticket price for most international flights.

Customs & currency

No official source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold for Haiti.

  • Canada's travel advice says penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, and that convicted offenders can expect lengthy legal proceedings, heavy jail sentences and fines. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Yellow fever certificate

WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk for yellow fever transmission.

The 42 countries WHO lists as a yellow fever risk

Requirements normally count any country you have been in shortly before arrival, not only where you boarded.

  • Angola
  • Argentina — Misiones and Corrientes Provinces
  • Benin
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Colombia
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Ecuador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ethiopia
  • French Guiana
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Kenya
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Togo
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Uganda
  • Venezuela
Compiled Aug 26, 2026 · Source: cdn.who.int (opens in a new tab) · International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36

International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)

Country in a nutshell

Currency
Haitian gourde (HTG, G)
Cards & payments
The Government of Canada says most leading hotels accept major credit cards, but Haitian ATMs are unreliable and you should not depend upon them in emergencies, so have sufficient cash in case you cannot access an ATM or use your credit card.
Safety — High risk
The UK and Canada advise against all travel to Haiti; Canada cites the threat posed by kidnappings, gang violence and the potential for civil unrest throughout the country, says kidnappings are common, and says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice.Verified Oct 6, 2026 · Source: travel.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
Power plugs
A, B · 110V 60Hz
Emergency numbers
General emergencies: 114 · Ambulance: 116
Languages
Haitian Creole, French
Time zone
UTC-5 (UTC-4 in summer)
International Driving Permit

The UN treaty records list Haiti as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 12 February 1958). Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit; the UK government says UK licence holders need an IDP after 90 days.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: treaties.un.org (opens in a new tab) · Convention on Road Traffic Compare every country
Tap water
not for drinking. Use bottled

Best time to visit

No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from April to June and from October to November, and the hurricane season from early June to the end of November.

Tips & warnings

The Government of Canada says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice, that flights which do use the airport are often targeted by gunfire, and that Cap-Haïtien's international airport is the best option to leave the country; it advises confirming your flight's status with your airline before going to the airport.

The UK FCDO says tourists must pay an entry fee of 10 US dollars in cash on arrival.

The Government of Canada says that although all prices should be in gourdes since March 2018, they are still often quoted in Haitian dollars (5 gourdes = 1 Haitian dollar) or in U.S. dollars.

The Government of Canada advises always carrying a cell phone and a list of emergency contact numbers, as roadside assistance services are deficient, and says cell phone coverage may be intermittent in some rural areas.

Visa requirements by nationality

Visa requirements by nationality. Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
PassportsVisas & entry authorisationsMax stay
BarbadosVisa-free—
BelarusVisa-free90 days
BulgariaVisa-free90 days
CanadaVisa-free90 days
ColombiaEmbassy visa—
CubaEmbassy visa—
Dominican RepublicEmbassy visa—
GermanyVisa-free—
GuyanaVisa-free—
HaitiFree movement—
HungaryVisa-free90 days
IranEmbassy visa—
IrelandVisa-free—
ItalyVisa required—
JamaicaVisa-free90 days
KazakhstanVisa required—
LibyaEmbassy visa—
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
MoldovaVisa-free90 days
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free90 days
PanamaEmbassy visa—
PolandVisa-free90 days
RussiaVisa on arrival—
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free90 days
SerbiaVisa required—
SeychellesVisa required—
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
SloveniaVisa-free—
SpainVisa-free—
SyriaEmbassy visa—
TaiwanVisa-free90 days
TajikistanVisa-free90 days
TurkeyVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free—
VietnamEmbassy visa—
YemenEmbassy visa—

Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.

No official page we read states the rule for 161 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Dominican Republic112 of 199 passports visa-freeJamaica103 of 199 passports visa-freeCuba6 of 199 passports visa-free · 144 eVisa/ETABahamas124 of 199 passports visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Haiti?

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nationals of the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen require a visa and must apply at least one month before departure, and that tourists pay a US$10.00 fee on arrival at the airport. For other nationalities, check your own government's advice: the UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days, and the Embassy of Haiti in Canada says no prior visa is required of Canadian citizens staying less than 90 days.

Is it safe to travel to Haiti in 2026?

The UK advises against all travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation, and Canada advises avoiding all travel due to the threat posed by kidnappings, gang violence and the potential for civil unrest throughout the country.

How much is Haiti's tourist fee?

US$10.00, paid on arrival at the airport, according to the Embassy of Haiti in Washington; the UK government says it is paid in cash. The UK government also says tourists pay a departure tax of 55 US dollars, which for most international flights is included in the price of the ticket.

How long can I stay in Haiti without a visa?

The Embassy of Haiti in Canada says foreign citizens who will stay longer than 90 days, other than those of Haitian descent, must contact the Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Émigration before the 90-day courtesy stay ends to obtain a long-stay permit, under the Decree-Law of 26 December 1978 on Immigration and Emigration. The UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days.

Are flights to Haiti operating?

The Government of Canada says there are no regular international flights arriving in or departing from Port-au-Prince until further notice, that the international airport in Cap-Haïtien is the best option to leave the country, and advises confirming the status of your flight with your airline before you go to the airport.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Haiti?

WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk for yellow fever transmission. Australia's Smartraveller says cholera is an ongoing risk in parts of Haiti and advises drinking boiled or bottled water with intact seals.

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