Haitian passports are issued for five years, and no change can be made to the booklet during that time. A change of name or of any other detail means a fresh application and a fresh fee, not an amendment to the existing document.
Quick facts
The application is open to any Haitian citizen who can prove both identity and Haitian citizenship, which for people who left long ago usually means producing a birth certificate from the national archives.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport, five years | Consular tariff | Confirm with your post |
| Replacement of a lost passport | Consular tariff | Police report required |
| National identity card | Consular tariff | Consulates assist with the process |
| Certificate of identity | Consular tariff | Issued in some cases |
| Birth certificate from the archives | Charged separately | Timing depends on the archives |
Tariffs and accepted payment methods differ between posts, so confirm both when you book rather than at the counter.
How to apply
- Gather your proof of Haitian citizenship, normally a birth certificate or a previous passport.
- Request an up-to-date birth certificate from the archives if yours is old or missing, allowing time for it.
- Complete and sign the application form, which is provided by the consulate.
- Book the appointment at the post covering your area.
- Attend with the originals and the fee.
- Collect the passport by the method your post uses.
Required documents
- Proof of identity: a previous Haitian passport, national identity card or other official document.
- Proof of Haitian citizenship, usually a birth certificate.
- Completed and signed application form.
- Photographs to the specification the post publishes.
- Police report where a valid passport was lost.
- For minors: parental documents and consent.
Where to apply
At the consulate covering your area. The network includes posts in the cities with the largest Haitian communities, and each has its own jurisdiction.
Consulate General of Haiti
View details →BostonConsulate General of Haiti
View details →Chevy ChaseEmbassy of Haiti
View details →ChicagoConsulate General of Haiti in Chicago
View details →MiamiGeneral Consulate of Haiti in Miami
View details →MobileConsulate General of Haiti
View details →New OrleansConsulate General of Haiti
View details →New YorkThe Consulate General of Haiti in New York
View details →OrlandoConsulate General of Haiti in Orlando
View details →WashingtonEmbassy of the Republic of Haiti
View details →Additional notes
The archives are the bottleneck
Obtaining a birth certificate from the national archives takes variable time depending on the record. Anyone planning a passport application should start there.
No amendments
Because no change can be made during the five years, check every detail before the booklet is issued.
Certificate of identity
Consulates can issue a certificate of identity in some circumstances, which helps with immigration formalities while a passport is pending.
Confirm the tariff
Fees are published by each post rather than centrally. Ask when booking so the payment is ready in the accepted form.