U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit Haiti for tourism; a tourist fee is collected on arrival. Consular visa work in the United States therefore covers third-country nationals, longer stays and categories such as work, study, missionary activity and residence.
Quick facts
Residence and work categories are completed with the immigration authorities in Haiti, and the security situation means travellers should check official advice before planning any trip.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consular visa | Consular tariff | By category and nationality |
| Tourist fee on arrival | Collected at the airport | For visa-exempt travellers |
| Residence formalities | Charged in Haiti | Immigration authorities |
| Legalisation of supporting documents | Consular tariff | Haiti is outside the apostille system |
| Certified translation | Per page | Into French where required |
Because Haiti does not use apostilles, supporting documents in a visa file follow the full legalisation chain rather than a single certificate.
How to apply
- Check whether your nationality needs a visa for the intended stay.
- Identify the category and the documents it requires.
- Have U.S. documents authenticated through the legalisation chain rather than apostilled.
- Book an appointment at the consulate covering your area.
- Attend with originals, copies and the fee.
- Complete any residence formalities with the authorities in Haiti after arrival.
Required documents
- Passport valid for the stay, with blank pages.
- Completed application form and photographs.
- Proof of lawful residence in the United States for third-country nationals.
- Invitation, employment or institutional letter by category.
- Evidence of funds and accommodation.
- Legalised supporting documents where the category requires them.
Where to apply
At the consulate covering your area, which is also the post that handles legalisations for documents created in those states.
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
Haitians need no visa
Anyone holding Haitian nationality travels on a Haitian passport. Dual nationals deal with the passport section instead.
Check travel advice
Conditions on the ground change, and consular services in Haiti itself have been affected at times. Confirm current advice before booking travel.
Documents have shelf lives
Affidavits and certificates about marital status, health or criminal records are commonly treated as valid for six months from issue.
Plan the chain
Legalisation takes longer than an apostille. Start the document work well before the appointment.