Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
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Overview
Overview
Overview
Security Status
Avoid non-essential travel.
Latest Travel Alert
Citizens planning travel abroad should take into account the ongoing risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad and are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes COVID-19 cover. Before departure and during travel, citizens are advised to monitor our Travel Advice, follow us on Twitter, and register with their nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate.
Travel to Haiti
Passengers travelling to Haiti aged 12 and above must provide a certificate of full vaccination certificate proving complete vaccination or a negative antigen or PCR test dated within 72 hours prior to departure.
Passengers aged 5-11 are required to present a negative antigen or PCR test dated within 72 hours prior to departure. Passengers under 5 years of age are exempt from this requirement.
General Travel Advice
The general security situation in Haiti is unpredictable, and crime levels are high. If you are in Haiti you should monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities.
The Atlantic hurricane season generally runs from June to November each year and can also affect the eastern and southern USA with heavy rain, flooding and extremely high winds.
Passengers with plans to be in the affected region during this period should consider the need to travel based on information relating to extreme weather projections.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Safety and security
Social unrest
The security situation in Haiti is uncertain. Things can deteriorate quickly and dangerous incidents can happen. You should avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, which can sometimes turn confrontational, and always keep yourself informed of what’s going on around you by monitoring local media and staying in contact with your hotel or local contacts.
Kidnapping
Foreign nationals are potential targets for kidnapping so you should take particular care when travelling in Haiti:
- Get advice from your local contacts about staying safe
- Avoid travelling at night, particularly inter-city
- Avoid travelling alone
- When driving, ensure all car doors are locked
- Vary your routes and departure times – avoid patterns which could be tracked
- Pay careful attention to local media for reports of kidnapping activities
Crime
There is a high risk of crime within Haiti, including armed robberies, burglaries, attacks on vehicles and murder. You should be vigilant when travelling to or within Haiti and follow some basic safety precautions:
- Don’t carry your credit card, travel tickets and money together - leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place.
- Don’t carry your passport unless absolutely necessary and leave a copy of your passport (and travel and insurance documents) with family or friends at home.
- Avoid showing large sums of money in public and don’t use ATMs after dark, especially if you are alone. Check no one has followed you after conducting your business.
- Keep a close eye on your personal belongings and hold on to them in public places such as internet cafes, train and bus stations.
- Avoid dark and unlit streets and stairways, arrange to be picked up or dropped off as close to your hotel or apartment entrance as possible.
Reporting a crime
If you’re a victim of a crime while in Haiti, report it to the local police immediately.
Hurricane season
The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from July to October. You should pay close attention to local and international weather reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Always monitor local and international weather updates for the region by accessing, for example, the Weather Channel, or the US National Hurricane Centre website.
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Health
Health
Health
Zika Virus
There have been outbreaks of Zika Virus (a dengue-like mosquito-borne disease) in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Irish Citizens especially those with a weakened immune system or women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).
Vaccinations
Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling to see if you need any vaccinations for this country.
Additional information
Additional information
Entry requirements
Visa/Passport
If you are unsure of the entry requirements for this country, including visa and other immigration information, ask your travel agent or contact the country’s nearest Embassy or Consulate.
You can also check with them how long your passport must be valid for.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
Please contact our Consular Assistance Unit if you need guidance on the nearest assistance and we will help you as best we can.
Our number is: +353 1408 2000.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Iveagh House
80 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
D02 VY53
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 408 2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week