Haïti: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- Do not travel: UK/US advisories cite kidnapping, gang violence and severely limited healthcare.
- The Haiti-Dominican Republic land border is reported closed to travellers; status can change suddenly.
- Register the electronic iKat form at least 72 hours before scheduled arrival, per US guidance.
Inreis en visa
UK and US authorities advise against all travel. If travel is unavoidable, obtain specialist security advice and confirm operational entry routes. British tourists are visa-exempt for up to 90 days. US guidance requires iKat registration at least 72 hours before arrival. Confirm the requirement directly before travel.
Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- iKat Electronic Entry and Exit Form ↗ verplicht
At least 72 hours before arrival, according to US guidance · All travellers, according to the US State Department
Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- Card acceptance is very limited. ATMs can be unreliable and expose users to crime; plan secure access to funds.
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Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Illegal-drug offences carry severe penalties.
- Carry proof of identity; retain a separate secure copy.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Kleding: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Klimaat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- februari: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maart: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- april: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mei: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- augustus: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- september: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- november: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- december: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste seizoen: No tourist season is recommended while the current do-not-travel advisories remain in force.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Specialist security and evacuation plan if travel is unavoidable
- Required medicines and documents
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Relying on routine tourism infrastructure
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Verzekering: Confirm specialist cover remains valid despite do-not-travel advisories.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.