GoHaiti Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

Chinese citizens are eligible for visa free entry into Haiti, with a stay of no more than 90 days. They must hold a return flight ticket and their passport must be valid for at least six months. Since 2017, the immigration department has reiterated that all individuals holding foreign passports entering Haiti must pay a fee of $10 or € 10 upon entry. The Port au Prince International Airport has set up a dedicated toll booth at the entry point. Chinese citizens should contact their contact person in Haiti in advance before entering the country. If conditions permit, they can request a letter of introduction from their contact person in Haiti and ask them to meet them at the airport in advance to avoid any obstacles.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

When entering the country, it is necessary to fill out the entry registration card and customs declaration form. It is not allowed to carry any type of psychotropic drugs, animals, plants and their products, microorganisms, biological products, human tissues, and blood products. Alcoholic beverages must not exceed a quarter gallon, cigarettes are limited to 200, or cigars are limited to 50, and all must be truthfully declared. Carrying cash with you must not exceed 10000 US dollars (or its equivalent in gourds), otherwise you need to declare it to customs.

Residency and Naturalization

Chinese citizens who stay in the country for more than 3 months are required to apply for a residence permit at the immigration office, which is valid for 1 year.

The risk level for Haiti is red (extremely high risk).                               

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens not to travel to Haiti in the near future. Personnel and institutions in the area should evacuate or transfer to relatively safe areas as soon as possible. In case of emergency, please report to the police in a timely manner and contact the China Haiti Trade Development Office.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and overseas embassies and consulates will continue to closely monitor changes in the overseas security situation, dynamically adjust relevant risk assessments, and release and update corresponding security reminders in real time on platforms such as the China Consular Service Network. Please continue to pay attention.

public security

Kidnapping and armed robbery cases targeting foreign citizens are frequent, and banks and ATMs are important targets for criminals. Frequent sea protests and demonstrations often involve burning tires and blocking roads, and the maritime police provide limited assistance to foreign citizens.

The lack of medical facilities throughout the country has led the China Haiti Trade Development Office to remind Chinese citizens traveling to the sea to prepare sufficient medication and be prepared to leave at any time.

Chinese citizens traveling to Haiti must pay attention to the situation in the country before leaving, which can be done through the website of the China Haiti Trade Development Office（ http://ht.chinacommercialoffice.org/chn/ ）Understand the relevant situation;

natural disaster

On January 12, 2010, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck Haiti, causing severe damage to the capital Port au Prince and its surrounding areas. A large number of buildings, including the presidential palace, most government agencies, and the headquarters of the United Nations peacekeeping force, collapsed. On August 14, 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the southern region of Haiti, causing over 2200 deaths. On June 6, 2023, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in the province of Grand Est in Haiti.

Haiti is a hurricane prone country, with September to November being the peak period for hurricanes each year. In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew hit various provinces in southern Hainan, causing significant casualties. In September 2017, Category 5 hurricanes "Irma" and "Maria" swept through the northern provinces of Hainan, causing significant loss of life and property. In June 2023, due to the impact of hurricanes, Haiti experienced widespread heavy rainfall, resulting in floods, landslides and other disasters in many areas, causing more than 50 deaths.

FDA

The hygiene condition of seafood is poor. It is recommended to dine in regular restaurants, avoid drinking raw water, and purchase bottled or mineral water for drinking water. Do not eat unprocessed food or buy roadside food.

Urgent Help

The international code for Haiti is 509. Please add+509 or 00509 before dialing.

Duty phone number of China Haiti Trade Development Office:+ 50931878816+ 50938555867.

Haiti's emergency hotline: 114,+50938381111,+50931131111.

air traffic

Haiti has two international airports located in the capital Port au Prince and the northern city of Cap Ha ï tien. Every day, airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and Sunrise operate air services to Haiti. Passengers traveling from China to Haiti can transit through countries such as the United States, Panama, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.

Port au Prince International Airport is far from the city center, so it is recommended to depart 3 hours in advance to the airport.

land transport

The road conditions on the sea road are poor, and the bus conditions are also poor. The "TP" license plate vehicle is a sea taxi. The transportation in the capital Port au Prince mainly relies on the "Tap Tap" bus, which is modified from a pickup truck. The condition of the bus is poor, the route is complex, and it is very crowded, so it is not recommended to take it. Motorcycle is an important means of transportation in the city, with low prices and poor safety. There are car rental companies such as Avis and Hertz near the A é roport International Toussaint Louverture airport in Port au Prince, with prices ranging from approximately $100 to $150 per day.

When traveling by land to provinces and cities outside of Port au Prince, some criminals set up checkpoints and demand tolls. Chinese citizens who want to travel to provinces and cities outside of Port au Prince should take preventive measures such as accompanying local guides and hiring security personnel to ensure safety.

Haiti has three main cross-border highways leading to neighboring Dominican Republic. There are buses running between Port au Prince, Santo Domingo, Cap Ha ï tien, and Santiago.

There are no railways within Haiti.

Urban transportation

The "TP" license plate vehicle is a sea taxi. The transportation in the capital Port au Prince mainly relies on the "Tap Tap" bus, which is modified from a pickup truck. The condition of the bus is poor, the route is complex, and it is very crowded. It is not recommended to take it. Motorcycle is an important means of transportation in the city, with low prices and poor safety. There are reliable car rental companies such as Avis and Hertz near the A é roport international Toussaint Louverture airport in Port au Prince.

Haiduo Mountain Road has steep slopes and complex road conditions. Some of the road designs are unreasonable, making it difficult to detect oncoming traffic. In addition, local people drive fast and lack traffic signal guidance, resulting in frequent traffic accidents. The roads in Port au Prince are narrow and heavily congested. Chinese citizens traveling by sea are advised to hire local drivers who are familiar with the road conditions and avoid driving alone.

major city

The capital Port au Prince is the largest city in the country and a famous port in the West Indies.

Cap Haitien is the second largest city and an important seaport. It was the capital of Haiti during the colonial period and is now the capital of the Northern Province and the commercial center of the Northern Agricultural Region. It is located at the mouth of the North Grande River, 430 kilometers south of Port au Prince.

Commodity prices

The legal currency of Haiti is Gourde (HTG). At present, the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Good is approximately 1:132.9242 (as of November 2023). US dollars can be used at sea.

Large supermarkets and hotels can use international credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard for payment. When swiping the card, it is necessary to explain to the staff whether USD or Good is used for payment.

Haida Supermarket provides daily necessities, but local vegetable varieties are limited and imported vegetables are more expensive. Large supermarkets sell pigs, cows, sheep, chicken, seafood, and more. Haitian specialties include coffee, rum, vanilla essential oil, and tropical fruits such as bananas, coconuts, mangoes, and pineapples.

Insurance Medical

Haiti is located in the tropics, with a high incidence of infectious diseases such as cholera, dengue fever, and malaria. Individuals traveling to Haiti should decide whether to receive the corresponding vaccines based on their own situation.

There are public hospitals in the area, but the conditions are rudimentary and there is a lack of necessary medical equipment; Private hospitals have uneven conditions and expensive medical expenses.

After the 2010 earthquake, due to severely inadequate sanitation and facilities, as well as insufficient security measures, Haiti experienced a large-scale outbreak of cholera, resulting in over 9000 deaths and nearly 800000 infections.

Since May 2014, Chikungunya fever has been prevalent in Haiti. According to official data, nearly 30000 cases were discovered within a month, but the actual number should be much higher than this. The disease is mainly transmitted through mosquito bites, and patients may experience symptoms such as fever, weakness, and severe joint pain.

Zika fever began to spread in Haiti in early 2016. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and has symptoms similar to dengue fever but milder, including fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, general weakness, and headache. Pregnant women may develop microcephaly in newborns. Patients should rest adequately, drink plenty of water, and receive targeted treatment for pain and fever. It usually takes 2-7 days to recover, but if symptoms worsen, they should seek medical attention. At present, there is no specific medicine or vaccine available. It is recommended to prepare some daily medication from China before going to the sea to deal with diseases such as colds, fever, diarrhea, etc. It is also advisable to exercise regularly and carry mosquito repellent as a preventive measure to avoid mosquito bites as much as possible.

In October 2023, some areas in the southern province experienced a resurgence of cholera outbreaks, with approximately 100 people infected and 10 deaths within 7 days. Cholera virus exists in water, and the most common cause of infection is consumption of water contaminated with patient feces. The symptoms often manifest as sudden diarrhea followed by vomiting. The appearance of patients with dehydration deficiency is very obvious. In severe cases, the eye sockets are deeply sunken, the voice is hoarse, the skin is dry and wrinkled, the elasticity disappears, the abdomen is sunken in a boat shape, the lips and tongue are dry, thirsty and thirsty, the limbs are cold, the body temperature often drops below normal, and the muscles spasm or twitch. A small number of patients (mostly children) may experience febrile reactions during the recovery period, with body temperature rising to 38 ℃ -39 ℃, which usually subsides on its own after 1-3 days. The average duration of the disease is 3-7 days. It is recommended to get vaccinated against cholera before going to the sea, pay attention to food hygiene, maintain a balanced diet, avoid drinking raw water, and keep anti-inflammatory, diarrhea, antiviral and other medications on hand.

Customs taboos

85% of Haiti's residents believe in Catholicism, 15% believe in Protestantism, and the prevalence of Voodoo in rural areas originated from Africa.

Important Festivals: Independence Day (January 1), Carnival (February 7-13), Flag Day (May 18), Haiti Discovery Day (December 5).

When Haitians meet, they greet each other warmly with phrases such as "good morning", "good night", "hello" according to different time periods, and even hug and kiss familiar friends. Haitian people are popular for using handshake.

Haitian women do not want to be asked about their age and whether they have a partner. They do not like others touching their children's heads and do not like date numbers with "13".

Communications Power

There are two main communication operators in Haiti: Digicel and Natcom, with wide signal coverage and good signal strength. You can purchase a SIM card locally and use it to recharge. Chinese mobile phone users who have activated international roaming services can use them locally, but the signal is poor.

The local internet speed is good, but there are occasional service interruptions. High end hotels offer wireless internet.

The voltage in Haiti is 110 volts, and the plug is an American three pin plug. It is recommended to bring a converter plug by yourself. The power supply is relatively unstable, and hotels generally have generators on hand.

contact information

Fire alarm: 115

Bandit police: 122

Beiqiong City Police Station: 00509 38321111

Port au Prince Red Cross Ambulance Phone: 00509 25190702 29432907, 29421835

Duty hotline of China Haiti Trade Development Office: 00509-37132489, 48203889