*** Only nationals of the following countries require a visa to enter Haiti, if they do not have in their valid six-month passport a valid U.S., Canadian or Schengen visa:

- Colombia
- Panama
- Dominican Republic

Entry Requirements for Americans

US citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Haiti. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Entry Requirements for UK Nationals

British citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Haiti. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months for British passport holders, irrespective of the endorsement regarding their national status contained therein.

Entry Requirements for Canadians

Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Haiti. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Entry Requirements for Australians

Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Haiti. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Entry Requirements for South Africans

South African citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Haiti. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Entry Requirements for New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Haiti. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Entry Requirements for Irish Nationals

Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Haiti. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Passport / Visa

All foreign passengers to Haiti require a valid passport, onward or return tickets, and all necessary travel documentation for their next destination. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required, if arriving in Haiti within six days of leaving or transiting through an infected area. Yellow fever vaccination certificate exemptions apply to those who did not leave the airport/aircraft when transiting through the infected area. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

** Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate. Haiti Customs requires that all non-Haitian citizens pay $ 10 per person upon arrival at the airport.

Foreigns Wishing to Stay Longer than 90 Days:

According to a Note issued by the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and National Defense (MICTDN), dated January 27, 2012, Foreign Nationals staying for more than 90 days in Haiti or living on the national territory, are formally required to obtain a Residence Permit valid for a Fiscal Year (from October 1 to September 30) from the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE).

Types and cost:

Single entry tourist visa: 25 USD. The visa requirement applies only to nationals of Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Panama that do not have a valid Canadian, American or a Schengen visa in their passport.

Exchange Rules:

Local (Haitian Gourde HTG-) and currencies:

Amounts in excess of 400 000 HTG - or equivalent must be declared to customs authorities.

To learn more visit:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/haiti.html