Haiti
Republic of Haiti · Caribbean
Haiti is a Caribbean country on the western half of the island of Hispaniola. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the country suffers from a myriad of social, economic, and political problems and since the 1950s, it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. However, for those with patience and an open mind, Haiti reveals a rich culture that is unique among post-colonial nations. This is the only country in the world that was established by a successful slave revolt, the first country in the Americas to abolish slavery, and all of the country's first leaders were former slaves. Haiti has a sizeable diaspora around the world, and many influential figures including W.E.B. Du Bois, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and former Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean were of Haitian origin.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Haiti". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live32°C
Overcast · feels like 37°C
- 55%
- 7 km/h
- AQI 49
- SunLight drizzle23° / 35°
- MonLight drizzle25° / 35°
- TueModerate drizzle25° / 37°
- WedThunderstorm with slight hail25° / 35°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveHaitian gourde (HTG)
- $1 USD
- G130.8
- €1 EUR
- G151.0
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Haiti costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$4,026
$2,013 per person · $252 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,621
Flights
$811 return × 2 · 7,036 km
- $941
Accommodation
$134/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $480
Food & drink
$30/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $192
Local transport
$12/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $24
SIM & internet
$12 per person, once × 2
- $320
Attractions
$20/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $50
Travel insurance
$3/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $3,727
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $298
- Total
- $4,026
Budget at a glance
Per day
$503
Per person
$2,013
Family of 4
$8,051
7 days
$4,026
14 days
$6,026
30 days
$10,598
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Haiti, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Haiti’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Haiti set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Haitian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You do not need a visa to visit Haiti for up to 90 days.
To stay longer (or to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the Haitian government’s entry requirements.
Applying for a visa
For more information about how to apply for a visa, call the Haitian Embassy in London: 0203 771 1427.
Entry tax
Tourists must pay an entry fee of 10 US dollars in cash on arrival.
Departure tax
Tourists must pay a departure tax of 55 US dollars. For most international flights, this is included in the price of the ticket. Check this with your airline or tour operator before you travel. If the departure tax is not included in your air fare, make sure you have enough US dollars or local currency on departure.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Haiti, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Haiti guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Haiti. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2025-12-10 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Haiti
Due to the security situation in Haiti, emergency services may be unable to respond or face long delays in reaching you.
Ambulance: 116
Fire: 115
Police: 122
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding English-speaking lawyers, funeral directors and translators and interpreters in Haiti
- dealing with a death in Haiti
- being arrested or imprisoned in Haiti
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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