The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation.

The border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is closed, however the Dominican government announced the reopening of air travel between Haiti and the Dominican Republic on 30 Oct. The status of the border remains subject to change at short notice, you should monitor local media for updates.

There are currently no British consular officials in Haiti and our ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited and cannot be delivered in person within Haiti.

If you choose to travel to or stay in Haiti against FCDO advice, you should keep a low profile. Be vigilant, try to avoid all crowds and public events, and take appropriate security precautions

If you are a British national in Haiti and need to speak to a consular officer, you can:

• call the FCDO on +44 (0)1908 516666 (or 01908 516666 in the UK) (available 24 hours a day)
• submit an enquiry
• contact us on Twitter or Facebook.

British nationals may access consular services at our diplomatic missions in neighbouring countries.

The FCDO cannot offer advice on the safety of travelling to any departure point within Haiti.

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

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