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Haiti Travel Guide

Today in Haiti: Good Friday (29 Mar)
Trek Zone
bonjou
(good morning • Haitian Creole)
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82°F
Saturday
83°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Haiti?

3

March

High
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Haiti for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Did you know?

The surface area of Haiti is 10.7 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 90 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Port-au-Prince (HT) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1435 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Port-au-Prince click here

Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince
Pétionville
Delmas
Carrefour
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1435
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Haiti on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

4

Level 4 • Do not travel.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 May 2024• Labor and Agricultural Day

18 May 2024• Flag and University Day

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 USD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.92721
1.0785
GBP
0.79274
1.26144
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Haiti

Map
Distance matrix
MilesPort-au-PrinceSaintCap-HaïtienJacmelLes CayesMilotJérémieÎle à Vache
Port-au-Prince-488526997412093
Saint48-566193479893
Cap-Haïtien8556-10814811147149
Jacmel2661108-809710772
Les Cayes999314880-1403911
Milot74471197140-140140
Jérémie1209814710739140-50
Île à Vache9393149721114050-

Best Ways to Experience Haiti

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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Haiti.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Haiti

Umiarkowane

Areas with malaria

All (including Port Labadee)

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Cholera

Cholera is a disease of the digestive tract caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.The most common infection occurs through the ingestion, mainly through water contaminated with human faeces, and also through food (mainly fruit, seafood). Less often by contact with the sick person and their environment.
Prevention
  • Eat and drink safely
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagHaiti for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 3 months

Electricity

110V (60 Hz)

In Haiti the standard voltage is 110V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

89 / 231
Ranking
11 402 528
black 95%, mulatto and white 5%

Area

90 / 232
Ranking
10.7 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

86 / 221
Ranking
65.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 62.9women 68.3

Median age

86 / 222
Ranking
24.1
Average age of population expressed in years.men 23.8women 24.3

Population growth

85 / 224
Ranking
1.22%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

80 / 210
Ranking
61.7%
Ability to read, write and count.men 65.3%women 58.3%

GDP

75 / 194
Ranking
3 094 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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