Haiti Travel Warning - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Haiti Travel Warning - Level 4: Do Not Travel

The US Government warned its citizens not to travel to Haiti on March 05, 2020, due to widespread, violent, and unpredictable demonstrations in Port-au-Prince and elsewhere in Haiti.


On Thursday, March 05, 2020, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4: Do not travel to Haiti due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.

Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery and carjacking, is common. Kidnapping is widespread. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities. Victims have included U.S. citizens.

Demonstrations, tire burning, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and can turn violent. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Emergency response, including ambulance service, is limited or non-existent.


Previous Travel Warning

On Monday July 09 2018, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel Haiti Travel Advisory following violent protests that erupted after a hike in gas prices.

Do not travel to Haiti due to civil unrest and crime, was the Haiti travel advisory

There is currently widespread civil unrest and violent demonstrations in Haiti. Protests, tire burning, and road blockages are frequent and unpredictable. On July 9, 2018, the U.S. government authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their families.

Right now, the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. The Department will review this guidance as soon as the current security situation is resolved

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On Thursday, March 05, 2020, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4: Do not travel to Haiti due to crime, civil unrest and kidnapping.

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The highest travel advisory level issued by the U.S. State Department is a "Level 4 DO NOT Travel" warning or advisory. This travel advisory was issued for Haiti Monday following the gas price hike violent protests.

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