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All visitors require a passport to enter Haiti, as well as an onward or return ticket.
Americans: US citizens do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months.
UK nationals: UK passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months.
Canadians: Canadians do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months.
Australians: Australians do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months.
South Africans: South Africans do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals
do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months.
New Zealanders: New Zealanders do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months.
Health
Typhoid, polio and hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended for all travelers to Haiti, and yellow fever vaccination is required for those arriving from an infected country in Africa or the Americas. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for anywhere in Haiti except the cruise port of Labadee. Use precautions against mosquitoes, as dengue fever is also on the increase. Medical facilities in Port-au-Prince are of poor quality, and virtually non-existent elsewhere, so medical insurance with evacuation cover is essential, and it is advisable to bring all required medications from home. Tap water should be avoided, and visitors should drink bottled water. Eat only peeled, cooked and piping hot fruit and vegetables, and make sure fish and meat is thoroughly cooked. It is recommended to avoid buying food or drink from street vendors.
Safety
Haiti has a bad reputation for the safety and security of visitors, because of a high crime rate and civil unrest, and both the British and US governments advise against all but essential travel to Haiti. This, however, does not apply to the enclosed cruise port of Labadee. Kidnapping, armed robbery, gang violence, pick-pocketing and various other horrors occur regularly in the country, although not usually directed at foreigners. Travelers are advised to hire a reliable guide and/or driver when touring in Haiti, and not to wander the streets in Port-au-Prince, especially at night. The hurricane season in Haiti normally runs from June to November.
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