Haiti is one of the least developed countries in the Western Hemisphere, and continues to experience civil and political unrest.
Haitian law requires travelers to have a passport to enter Haiti.
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 a valid passport. 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. Haiti continues to experience civil and political unrest.