Foreign travel advice

Haiti

Summary

Still current at:
1527 MarchJanuary 2023
Updated:
1527 MarchJanuary 2023
Latest update:
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation.

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Haiti’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.

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Take extra care if you’re travelling between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. by road, as there are high levels of crime near the border in the Dominican Republic.

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Haiti, attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism

There are no central emergency services in Haiti. Medical facilities are very limited and offer a poor standard of care. Serious conditions may require medical evacuation, which can be very expensive. See Health

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