Haiti Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Haiti safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Haiti scores 81/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Haiti Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 10 Jul 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country (updated 10 Dec 2025); Canada says: avoid all travel. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Diphtheria in Haiti (25 Jun 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Haiti has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 81 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 34 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine 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 Oct 12, 2026
Haiti currently maintains an extreme risk baseline composite score of 81 out of 100 and a Level 4 US State Department advisory. Additionally, an ongoing drought disaster alert affects the country alongside a global Level 1 CDC health notice for Dengue.
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: Oct 16, 2026 05:13 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 81/100 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, Pétion-Ville, Croix-des-Bouquets), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (90/100) and crime and scams (91/100).
Haiti's score of 81 is higher than the scores of 99% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; high uncertainty due to data scarcity) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 34 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Do not travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Haiti has been under a…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Haiti. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 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 retu
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Dec 10, 2025 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Haiti
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Jul 3, 2026 GDACS Alert Drought is on going in The Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador (orange).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 10, 2026 Score Change Port-au-Prince risk score moved from 76 to 75 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 2, 2026 Score Change Dame-Marie risk score moved from 79 to 75 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 2, 2026 Score Change Anse d’Hainault risk score moved from 79 to 75 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Haiti
Showing 34 destination files with city-specific safety data in Haiti, ranked by demand and population.
Port-au-Prince
Tier AOuest
Pétion-Ville
Tier BOuest
Croix-des-Bouquets
Tier BOuest
Cap-Haïtien
Tier BNord
Delmas
Tier BOuest
Carrefour
Tier BOuest
Jacmel
Tier BSud-Est
Tabarre
Tier BOuest
Anse-à-Foleur
Tier BNord-Ouest
Baie de Henne
Tier BNord-Ouest
Grand Gosier
Tier BSud-Est
Dessalines
Tier BArtibonite
Saint-Louis du Sud
Tier BSud
Borgne
Tier BNord
Anse Rouge
Tier BArtibonite
Fort Liberté
Tier BNord-Est
Arnaud
Tier BNippes
Pont Sondé
Tier BArtibonite
Montrouis
Tier BOuest
Les Cayes
Tier BSud
Limonade
Tier BNord
Cornillon
Tier BOuest
Bombardopolis
Tier BNord-Ouest
Jérémie
Tier BGrand’Anse
Chardonnières
Tier BSud
Arcahaie
Tier BOuest
Les Abricots
Tier BGrand’Anse
Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite
Tier BArtibonite
Saint-Marc
Tier BArtibonite
Gonaïves
Tier BArtibonite
Jean-Rabel
Tier BNord-Ouest
Port-de-Paix
Tier BNord-Ouest
Aquin
Tier BSud
Hinche
Tier BCentre
All towns in Haiti (90 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
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
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Local attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. In Haiti, same-sex sexual activity is legal. However, the attitude of many Haitians to the LGBT+ community is hostile.
LGBT+ travellers should be mindful of local attitudes and be aware that showing affection in public could result in unwanted and negative attention.
It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Dec 2025. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy legal proceedings, jail sentences and fines.
Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry items through customs for anyone else.
If you’re caught in possession of drugs or suspected of drug trafficking, you may be arrested and jailed for weeks or months before appearing in court. Prison conditions in Haiti are very poor.
Personal ID
You should always carry proof of your identity. Keep a copy of the photo page of your passport and visa stamp separately in a safe place.
LGBT+
Local attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. In Haiti, same-sex sexual activity is legal. However, the attitude of many Haitians to the LGBT+ community is hostile.
LGBT+ travellers should be mindful of local attitudes and be aware that showing affection in public…
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Dec 2025. Full advice
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…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Dec 2025. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in The Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:13:10 UTC
Health notices
CDC Traveler Health Notices
- Level 1 - Diphtheria in Haiti (Level 1, 25 Jun 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
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
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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
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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.
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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 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Haiti. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
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 Haiti sanctions renewed: Starving the gangs of bullets - UN News news.un.org · Oct 14, 2026 20:44 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Haiti’s Gros-Morne mayor urges residents to flee gang-controlled areas as violence escalates - The Haitian Times haitiantimes.com · Oct 14, 2026 20:23 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime WATCH: Trump attacks Somali and Haitian immigrants while rallying for Ohio Republican candidates - PBS www.pbs.org · Oct 12, 2026 22:09 UTC · via Googlenews
- General UN report links Dominican Republic ammunition to Haiti gangs - The Haitian Times haitiantimes.com · Oct 12, 2026 19:13 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Haiti TPS: have we lost sense of humanity? - Insight News www.insightnews.com · Oct 12, 2026 17:31 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Stop treating Haiti as hopeless. Anticipatory action is working, must be scaled up | Opinion - Miami Herald www.miamiherald.com · Oct 9, 2026 09:15 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Haiti - InSight Crime insightcrime.org · Oct 8, 2026 12:59 UTC · via Googlenews
- General John Harding - World Meteorological Organization WMO wmo.int · Oct 8, 2026 07:00 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 →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Port-au-Prince
Agence espagnole de coopération internationale au développement and Consulat de France and 3 other embassies are mapped in Port-au-Prince.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 114 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 116 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General emergency | 114 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Haiti
Official advisory decision override: Do Not Travel. Haiti remains under a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory due to extreme safety risks.
Top risk drivers
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Extreme advisory restrictions
· advisory
An advisory score of 95 and Level 4 classification reflect extreme risks present in the region.
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Severe crime environment
· crime
A crime score of 90 indicates extreme threat levels regarding violent crime and security incidents.
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Government advisory
· Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
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Elevated crime exposure
· Crime
Higher reported levels of crime affecting travelers.
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Political / unrest risk
· Political
Unrest, protest activity, or instability raise contextual risk.
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
How safe is Haiti?
Haiti currently scores 81/100 on our composite travel risk index (extreme risk; lower is safer). The US State Department and Government of Canada and UK FCDO advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher. Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
How safe is Haiti right now?
As of October 2026, Haiti scores 81/100 on our composite travel risk index (extreme risk; lower is safer). The US State Department rates Haiti Level 4: Do Not Travel. The UK FCDO advisory is: FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country. Always check official foreign-ministry advisories within 7 days of departure.
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: 81/100 (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 October 2026.
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.
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