Visa Requirements
Passports must have at least six months validity remaining.

You will be issued with a card on arrival at the airport, which you must keep and surrender to Immigration on departure. The Haitian authorities may change departure tax requirements without warning, so it is advisable to have some spare American Dollars and a little local currency available on departure.

You should always carry proof of your identity. Keep a copy of the photopage of your passport and relevant visa stamp in case your documents are stolen.

Driving (Left/Right)
Right

Road Safety
The standard of both roads and driving is very poor in Haiti. Many of the tarmac roads are in a state of disrepair whilst other roads, particularly in the countryside are little more than dirt tracks. Roads are often unlit and it is not uncommon after dark to encounter cars, trucks or motorcycles driving without lights. Drivers pay little regard to the laws of the road and you should drive therefore drive with extreme caution at all times. Standards of car maintenance are also low.

Air Safety
The EU has published a list of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban or restrictions within the community. You should check the following link to see whether this will affect your travel: http://europa.eu.int/comm/transport/air/safety/flywell_en.htm

Local Travel
It is advised to take extra security measures because of the deteriorating general security situation and the increasing threat to personal security, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where even the main airport road is proving vulnerable.

Because of the unpredictable nature of the kidnap attempts, you should use a reliable guide when travelling in the country. Avoid using public transport. You should only use rented cars with a local driver from a reliable agency (Dynamic Car Rentals, Budget, etc). Internal flights between the capital and some major provincial towns are available.

Natural Disasters

You should monitor local media for information about weather conditions.

Haiti's hurricane season lasts from June to November. There have been several hurricanes in recent decades causing loss of life, major damage and severe flooding. If you are staying in Haiti when a hurricane occurs you should listen to information given on the television/radio stations and follow the advice of hosts or hotel management.

Emergency services are ill equipped to cope with a major disaster. Should a hurricane strike Haiti, basic services -transport and communications - could be severely disrupted.

The Caribbean plate runs off the north coast of Haiti and slight earth tremors occur occasionally. There have been no major earthquakes in recent times.

Health

You should obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. This should cover medical evacuation by air ambulance. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

Medical facilities are very limited and offer a poor standard of care.

You should be aware of the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS; Haiti is the most affected country in the world outside Sub-Saharan Africa.

You should seek medical advice before travelling and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.

Diseases
Malaria and dengue fever: As of mid-November 2005, there have been cases of severe malaria reported from Port au Prince and the Cotes des Arcadins area, now claim to have the situation under control. Dengue fever is contracted from daytime biting mosquitos, which are common throughout Haiti. You should seek medical advice on suitable anti-malarial medication and take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

Parasitic infections, other intestinal problems and hepatitis are also common.

You should drink only treated or bottled water and only use ice if you are sure it was made with drinkable water.

Medical Supplies and facilities
You should bring adequate supplies of essential medicines, especially for specific medical conditions such as diabetes, etc.

Landmines

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