Haiti Visa RequirementsFor Australia passport holders

While Australian passport holders can technically enter Haiti visa-free for up to 90 days, the Australian government advises do not travel to Haiti due to extreme danger from gang violence and civil unrest.

Visa Free
90 days max stay
Free visa cost
Port-au-Prince
North America
HTG (G)
French, Creole
UTC-5

Great news! Australia passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.

No visa is required for entry, but the Australian government strongly advises against all travel to Haiti at this time. If you are in Haiti, you should leave immediately if it is safe to do so. Consular assistance from Australia is extremely limited. There is no Australian embassy in Haiti; the nearest is in Washington D.C. or Port of Spain.

Entry Requirements

Passport Validity

6 months beyond date of entry

Blank Pages

2 blank pages required

Multiple Entry

Single entry only

Work Permitted

No - requires work visa

Current Travel Situation

Australia to Haiti: What You Need to Know

Haiti faces an extreme security crisis. Armed gangs control large parts of Port-au-Prince and other areas. The Australian government has issued a do not travel advisory, the highest level of warning. Kidnapping, armed robbery, and violent crime are widespread. Essential services including medical care are severely limited. The security situation can deteriorate rapidly and without warning.

Practical Tips

Do not travel to Haiti. If you must travel for exceptional reasons, ensure you have robust private security arrangements in place, comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation cover, and register with Smartraveller immediately. Carry emergency contact numbers at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haiti safe for Australian travellers?

No. The Australian government has issued a do not travel advisory for Haiti, its highest level of warning. The country faces an extreme security crisis driven by gang violence, kidnapping, and civil unrest. Australians are strongly advised not to travel to Haiti.

Do Australians need a visa for Haiti?

No visa is required for stays up to 90 days. However, the Australian government advises do not travel to Haiti due to the ongoing security crisis.

What should I do if I am currently in Haiti as an Australian?

If you are in Haiti and it is safe to do so, you should leave immediately. Register with Smartraveller, contact friends and family about your situation, and follow the advice of local authorities and your travel insurer.

Is there an Australian embassy in Haiti?

No. There is no Australian embassy or consulate in Haiti. The nearest Australian embassies are in Washington D.C. (USA) or Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago). Consular assistance options in Haiti are very limited.

Is Haiti safe for Australian travellers?

No. The Australian government has issued a do not travel advisory for Haiti, its highest level of warning. The country faces an extreme security crisis driven by gang violence, kidnapping, and civil unrest. Australians are strongly advised not to travel to Haiti.

Do Australians need a visa for Haiti?

No visa is required for stays up to 90 days. However, the Australian government advises do not travel to Haiti due to the ongoing security crisis.

What should I do if I am currently in Haiti as an Australian?

If you are in Haiti and it is safe to do so, you should leave immediately. Register with Smartraveller, contact friends and family about your situation, and follow the advice of local authorities and your travel insurer.

Is there an Australian embassy in Haiti?

No. There is no Australian embassy or consulate in Haiti. The nearest Australian embassies are in Washington D.C. (USA) or Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago). Consular assistance options in Haiti are very limited.