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 1, 2026 00:49 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 |
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| 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
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Haiti as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
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, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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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 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
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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 2026-08-31 15:03:16 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.
- Politics Tom Homan defends deportations to Haiti amid travel warnings - Politico www.politico.com · Aug 30, 2026 14:19 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Trump’s new mass deportation target - vox.com www.vox.com · Aug 28, 2026 23:20 UTC · via Googlenews
- General They came in silence: Why killings, abductions in Haiti mountain town have U.N. worried - Miami Herald www.miamiherald.com · Aug 28, 2026 18:07 UTC · via Googlenews
- General 'No one is safe': Inside a Maryland Haitian community grappling with ICE raids - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos abcnews.com · Aug 28, 2026 09:38 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN - Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com · Aug 26, 2026 09:10 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Haiti: UN chief condemns Haiti attack that killed 47 - dw.com www.dw.com · Aug 26, 2026 01:12 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Haiti: UN chief condemns Haiti attack that killed 47 - dw.com amp.dw.com · Aug 26, 2026 01:11 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead - The Boston Globe www.bostonglobe.com · Aug 25, 2026 21:56 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 114 |
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| Ambulance | 116 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General emergency | 114 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Haiti
Official decision override: Do Not Travel. Port-au-Prince maintains an extreme risk tier driven by extreme advisory levels, severe crime scores of 90, and political instability scored at 85.
Top risk drivers
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Severe Advisory and Political Volatility
· advisory
An advisory score of 95 and political score of 85 reflect severe institutional instability and high safety threats in Port-au-Prince.
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Extreme Crime Exposure
· crime
A crime score of 90 indicates extreme risk regarding violent crime, kidnapping, and armed gang activity throughout the destination.
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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.
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.
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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.