Travel advice for Haiti

Australia advises avoiding all travel for Haiti.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because earthquakes, hurricanes, political unrest and very high crime have destabilised the country, while some criminal groups seek political involvement. Individual travellers are regularly targeted for robbery in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien, especially after banking or on arrival at the airport. Particular caution is advised in the Port-au-Prince neighbourhoods of Cité Soleil, Martissant, Carrefour, Bel Air, Cité Militaire and Jean-Marie Vincent.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because the security situation is critical. Belgian citizens remaining there should leave: armed gangs use random violence and kidnapping for ransom, including in safer and expatriate neighbourhoods, while crime affects the whole country. Avoid the Dominican Republic border area; emergency rules apply in West, Artibonite and Centre, and Port-au-Prince’s airport is closed. Hurricanes are an additional seasonal risk.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because kidnappings, gang violence and potential civil unrest threaten travellers throughout Haiti. Gang violence is high in Port-au-Prince and Artibonite, and gangs control most of Port-au-Prince. Ouest, Artibonite and Centre are under states of emergency, while land and sea borders with the Dominican Republic remain closed. If in Haiti, shelter safely, secure documents and consider leaving by commercial means if it can be done safely.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because the unstable security situation includes violent demonstrations, clashes between armed criminal groups and police, and bouts of violence, so foreign visitors' safety is not assured. Stay clear of public gatherings, remain alert and follow local authorities' instructions. Hurricanes are a further risk, so follow local guidance when one approaches.

Germany advises avoiding all travel for Haiti.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because security is unstable and violent crime is extremely high, including kidnapping, robbery and rising homicide, with foreigners often targeted. Hurricanes and earthquakes can be devastating, and damaged infrastructure has left areas difficult to reach and short of electricity, water and food. Without Hungarian representation, consular assistance may be difficult and slow. Land entry from the Dominican Republic requires advance permission, unlike air entry.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because security is volatile, with frequent clashes between gangs and security forces and prevalent kidnapping, robbery and violent crime. Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, travel alone, and inter-city travel at night; take particular care against kidnapping and armed robbery. During the Caribbean hurricane season, monitor weather updates and follow local authorities' advice. Consular assistance is extremely limited because Ireland has no embassy in Haiti.

Avoid all travel to Haiti regardless of purpose because gang shootings and attacks are frequent nationwide and security is unstable. Those there should evacuate immediately. Port au Prince and its surrounding areas are particularly affected by indiscriminate shootings, attacks on police stations, hospitals, residential districts, ports and roads, and kidnappings. Medical care is fragile because power outages are frequent, medicines are scarce and medical workers have left the country.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because armed groups control areas, violence against civilians and kidnappings are common, and the security situation is unstable and unpredictable. Armed gangs are particularly dangerous in Port-au-Prince slums, while attacks and roadblocks affect roads to Toussaint Louverture International Airport; the border with the Dominican Republic is closed. Food shortages, demonstrations, tropical storms, earthquakes and poor prison conditions are additional concerns.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because gang violence, kidnappings, armed robbery, roadblocks and unstable security create severe risks. If travelling despite the advice, monitor local media, prepare emergency plans and choose the safest routes; specifically avoid Port-au-Prince, Carrefour, Martissant, Cité Soleil, the Delmas Road and Petionville, as well as protests. Fuel, electricity, medicines and medical care are also severely limited.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because of the security situation. This covers tourist and visiting trips, work trips and all other travel, and remains in force until further notice.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because of the security situation, limited emergency services and extremely limited healthcare; terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out. The border with the Dominican Republic is closed to travellers, although its status may change at short notice.

Avoid all travel to Haiti because of rampant violent crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest and limited health care under a national state of emergency. Crime is especially rampant in Port-au-Prince, while law enforcement has very limited capacity to respond, particularly outside Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien; armed-group fighting has increased random gunfire. U.S. commercial flights to and from Port-au-Prince are not operating, and hospitals lack staff and basic resources.