Embassy of the United States Port Au Prince, Haiti

What resources can tell me more about doing business in Haiti?

Please read Doing Business in Haiti:  2012 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies (PDF 745 KB) and the Haiti Investment Climate guide (PDF 160 KB).

Where can I get more information about CS Partner Post services, like Gold Key?

U.S. companies can find more information at www.export.gov. 

Where can I get more information about HOPE/HELP trade preferences for the U.S. market?

• The HOPE II Act (full text PDF 1.73 MB) 
• Summary of HOPE II Trade Preferences (PDF 75.8 KB) 
• The HELP Act (full text PDF 183 KB) 
• Summary of HELP Trade Preferences (PDF 329.5 KB) 
• The Haitian Economy and the Hope Act (PDF 351.3 KB) 

 Do U.S. citizens need a visa to visit Haiti?

Visitors from the U.S. to Haiti may not require a visa depending on the length of stay and/or onward passage being assured.  An airport tax of $30 plus $5 is currently required from foreigners departing Haiti, but is generally included in the price of airline tickets. Visitors are required to have a valid passport.  

Where should I direct questions concerning visas to visit the United States?

Please direct inquiries to the U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince Consular Section or email papniv@state.gov

How can I contact the Economic/Commercial Section in Port-au-Prince?

Telephone: +(509) 2229-8000, email: papecon@state.gov.