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Americans and Canadians need proof of citizenship i.e. passport and/or birth certificate. Visas are not required for nationals of Mexico, Israel, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, all Caricom countries & U.S.

Flights to Haiti are served by Air Canada, Air France, Air Caraibes, ALM, American Airlines, American Eagle, Copa, Haiti Trans Air, Halisa Air, Hanair, and Lynx.

Travel to Haiti

Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your trip to Haiti:

Airport: Two international Airports, in the capital (P-A-P) & in Cap-Haitien. Main Ports: Port-au-Prince, Cap- Haitian, Miragoane.

Departure Tax: $25 U.S.

Driving: On the right - Canada and U.S. driver's license is valid.

Local Transportation: Tap-taps (minibuses and flatbed trucks brightly painted) are the means of public transportation. Fixed routes & fares, approx. US $.75 per person. Public taxis and rental cars are another means of getting around. Full size buses are used for traveling between major cities. Traveling between Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitian via small plane cost approximately US $100.

Electric Current: 110 volts, 60 cycle AC.

Medical Emergencies: Numerous Hospitals & Clinics - Hopital Francais DíHaiti Rue du Centre Tel. 22-2323; Saint Francois de Salles Rue de la Revolution Tel: 22-2110; Hopital du Canape Vert Tel: 45-1052/3

Time: Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours
No Daylight Saving Time adjustments

Official Language: French and Creole; English is spoken in the capital.

Currency: Haitian Gourde - U.S. dollars widely accepted.

Tipping and Taxes: There is a government tax of 10% and hotels will add a service charge of 5% to your bill. Restaurant tabs should be tipped 6 - 10%, if not already added. Tip taxi drivers if you find them helpful.