I'm sorry if it's not really a poem. In practice, officials frequently waive this requirement if travelers have a certified copy of their U.S. birth certificate. Due to fraud concerns, however, airlines do not board passengers for return to the United States unless they are in possession of valid passports. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens obtain passports before travel to Haiti. The Haitian government requires foreigners to pay a fee prior to departure.
Crowd behavior is unpredictable and violence can flare up at any time.
Demonstrations and protests occur periodically throughout the country. American citizens traveling or residing in Haiti are advised to take common-sense precautions and avoid large gatherings or any other event where crowds may congregate. For current information on safety and security, contact the U.S. Embassy at the telephone numbers listed below. For the first time in the history of Leogane a Montessori Bilingual School has opened its doors on September 4th, 2000. The philosophy of the school is to guarantee the complete blossoming of every child.