Haiti Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Haiti safe to visit right now?
Do Not Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Haiti has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 76 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 2 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Haiti, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Haiti assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 2, 2026
Haiti currently maintains an extreme risk baseline composite score of 76 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 4. Additionally, travelers face a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 8, 2026 04:02 UTC
How safe is Haiti to visit in 2026?
Haiti is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 76/100 extreme baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Haiti, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Port-au-Prince, Carrefour), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 55 |
|---|---|
| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; high uncertainty due to data scarcity) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 2 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Haiti
Showing 2 of 2 reviewed cities in Haiti, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Haiti
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Track Haiti’s advisory
Get one email if the US State Department travel-advisory level for Haiti changes. No account, unsubscribe anytime.
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Haiti as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
-
Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-09-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
-
Level 1 - Diphtheria in Haiti WATCH · 2026-06-25
There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease.
-
Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
-
Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-09-08 03:16:15 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Haiti
-
Citing gang violence, FAA extends ban on U.S. flights into Haiti’s capital
Miami Herald · 6d ago
-
DHS says 380 arrested in Springfield, Ohio, after Haiti TPS protections end
Scripps News · 2h ago
-
Dozens of Springfield Haitians held in Butler County Jail face uncertain future - Springfield News-Sun
4d ago
-
'TPS was not permanent': Mullin’s warning to Haitians, says 'migrants had time to change status'
The Economic Times · 2d ago
-
US Deportations Leave Haitians Stranded Amidst Crisis
The Chenab Times · 11h ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-09-08 03:15:31 UTC
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Haiti
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Three Haitian bands banned from Labor Day carnival, 2 say reasons ‘bogus’ - The Haitian Times haitiantimes.com · Sep 4, 2026 17:30 UTC · via Googlenews
- General College student steps into traffic, is killed after losing immigration status - washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com · Sep 2, 2026 00:47 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Ankle monitor, loss of TPS blamed for Haitian college student’s death - Miami Herald www.miamiherald.com · Sep 1, 2026 23:18 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Springfield's Haitian community braces for deportations after protected status ends - PBS www.pbs.org · Sep 1, 2026 22:30 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Haitian Student, Despondent Over Ankle Monitor, Dies in Apparent Suicide - The New York Times www.nytimes.com · Sep 1, 2026 22:08 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Haitian college student who lost temporary protected status dies after walking into traffic - Ohio Capital Journal ohiocapitaljournal.com · Sep 1, 2026 22:08 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Family: Ankle monitor distressed Haitian man killed by tanker truck in Springfield - The Haitian Times haitiantimes.com · Sep 1, 2026 14:42 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Faith leaders hold rally at Springfield City Hall to support Haitian community - WOSU Public Media www.wosu.org · Aug 31, 2026 00:19 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Haiti
The most weather-stable two-month window for Haiti is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 21°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 32 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in May and September–October; hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 1, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 114 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 116 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General emergency | 114 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Haiti
Do Not Travel to Port-au-Prince at this time. The current advisory reflects extreme risk across crime, political instability, and health concerns. Consider postponing or selecting an alternative destination.
Top risk drivers
-
Government advisory
· Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
-
Elevated crime exposure
· Crime
Higher reported levels of crime affecting travelers.
-
Political / unrest risk
· Political
Unrest, protest activity, or instability raise contextual risk.
-
Health & disease risk
· Health
Higher disease/health risk profile in this area.
-
No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
Frequently asked questions
Is Haiti safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 76/100 (Extreme risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Haiti?
The current US State Department advisory level for Haiti is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Haiti in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Haiti is 76/100 (Extreme risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Haiti?
City-specific files for Haiti are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Haiti were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Haiti?
December–January is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Haiti is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 21°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 32 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Haiti?
heavy rain season: May and September–October; hurricane season: June–November.
Popular country searches right now
Countries visitors are looking up most frequently this week.
Browse all destinations → · Compare two countries → · Popular city searches →
PAGE LAST UPDATED:
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.