Haiti Vaccinations and Travel Advice
What makes Haiti so special? This Caribbean paradise is popular for its coastal landscapes of rare beauty and a culture rich in variety. This place is more than just a destination to catch the sun’s rays, offering beautiful Caribbean beaches and awe-inspiring mountain landscapes. For a unique travelling experience, a trip to the Blue Pool and Kokoye Beach is in order. Your trip to Haiti will be complete with the discovery of its pictorial art, and the monument of Nèg Mawon Port-au-Prince which represents Haiti’s identity and independence.
What vaccines do I need for Haiti in 2021?
The Government of Canada and CDC recommend the following vaccinations for travelling to Haiti in 2021: Measles, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Rabies, Flu, COVID-19.
Recommended travel vaccinations for Haiti
| Vaccine | Disease Transmission |
|---|---|
| Traveler’s diarrhea | Contaminated water/food |
| Cholera | |
| Typhoid | |
| Hepatitis A | |
| Hepatitis B | Contaminated body fluids (blood, sex, razors, needles, etc.) |
| Rabies | Infected Animals |
| Influenza | Airborne Droplets |
Recommended Medication for Travelling to Haiti
| Medication | Additional Information |
|---|---|
| Azithromycin, Suprax or Ciprofloxacin | Antibiotic in case of traveler’s diarrhea |
| Malarone, Doxycycline, Chloroquine or Mefloquine | Recommended anti-malaria medication |
Medical Care in Haiti
Public institutions provide services which are of a much poorer quality to private services in Haiti. Whilst Port-au-Prince offers private doctors and hospitals, many of those are not always accessible. The Canapé Vert Hospital and Diquini Adventist Hospital are both recommended by the embassy for travelers seeking treatment.
In Haiti, it is easy to buy drugs without a prescription as they are not subjected to rigorous regulation. Street vendors also sell medicines but you are advised to avoid these. A list of reliable pharmacies includes the Pharmacy of the Champ de Mars (25 Rue Capois) and Multipharma (35 Rue Lamarre).
There are no centralized emergency numbers. Please keep in your wallet contact information about local police and medical centers. Click the links above for updated contact information.
Is Haiti Safe for Travel?
| Safety and Security | Descriptive |
|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince area | AVOID NON ESSENTIAL TRAVELHigh crime risk; consult link below for precautions |
| Crime | High risk present |
| Demonstrations | Risk of violence |
| Kidnapping | Risk present, regardless of social class |
| Road safety | Poorly maintained, narrow and rarely lit roads |
| Public transportation | Avoid all, especially shared taxis (tap taps) and buses |
| Marine transportation | Risk of ferry accidents |
| Health | Zika virus and dengue fever warning |
| Risk level | High degree of caution |
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Haiti?
Prior to travel, make sure you check with your transportation company about any passport requirements. This is important as in some cases their regulations on passport validity may be more strict than those of the destination country.
For those travelling under 90 days, only a passport is required to enter Haiti. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure.
You will need to pay 10$ USD as an entry fee once there.
Please click here for more information.
Embassy of Canada to Haiti information
When travelling to another country, it is important to know where the Canadian embassy is located in the event of:
- A legal problem
- A lost passport
- The need to report a crime
It is advisable to make a copy of your original passport in case you lose it.
Canadian Embassy to Haiti
Street Address:
Delmas Road, between Delmas 75 and 71,
Port-au-Prince
Tel.: 011 (509) 2-812-9000
Fax: N/A
Email: [email protected]