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What the FCDO currently says

The FCDO advises against all travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation. Its warning was last updated on 10 December 2025 and remained current on 4 October 2026.

The FCDO says there are currently no British consular officials in Haiti and that its ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited and cannot be delivered in person. British nationals may be able to get consular assistance at the British diplomatic mission in the Dominican Republic.

Insurance and consular support

The FCDO warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice, and that consular support is severely limited where the FCDO advises against travel. Anyone who chooses to travel is advised to research their destinations and hold appropriate cover for their itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

If you choose to travel or stay against advice, the FCDO advises avoiding all crowds and public events and taking appropriate security precautions. Tell family and friends your plans and make contingency arrangements before you go.

Security situation

The FCDO describes an unpredictable security situation with high crime levels. It says theft, including armed robbery, purse snatching and pickpocketing, is common, and names several areas of Port-au-Prince where criminal and gang activity is especially common. It also reports a high threat of criminal kidnap.

The FCDO adds that there are sometimes violent demonstrations, protests and roadblocks, which can disrupt public transport and cause fuel and food shortages. It also says the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is closed to travellers and that the status can change at short notice.

The FCDO says crime usually increases before the December holiday season, around Carnival in February or March, and at the start of the school year in late August or early September. It also says people using cash machines have been targeted, and that gangs, often on motorbikes, have attacked people leaving banks, particularly on foot. Anyone who chooses to travel is told to take the safest routes available and to be vigilant at all times.

Entry requirements

For those who travel against advice, the FCDO says your passport must have an expiry date at least six months after arrival. UK visitors do not need a visa for up to 90 days. Tourists must pay an entry fee of 10 US dollars in cash on arrival and a departure tax of 55 US dollars, which for most international flights is included in the ticket.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk. The FCDO points travellers to TravelHealthPro for full health guidance. Check the live page before any decision, because entry rules and advice can change. Anyone advising customers should point them to the FCDO page first, and keep a record of the date on which the advice was checked.

What this means for the industry

Airlines, tour operators and online agents should treat the FCDO advice as the controlling source and avoid marketing that implies normal conditions. Neighbouring destinations have different advice: the Dominican Republic and Jamaica are separate guides, and Cuba has its own FCDO position.

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