There are shortages of goods and services throughout the country.
Haitian law requires a passport to enter.
In practice, officials frequently waive this requirement if travelers have other documentation, such as a birth certificate, indicating they are American citizens. Due to fraud concerns, however, airlines will not board passengers for return to the U.S. unless they are in possession of a valid passport. For additional information regarding entry, tax and customs requirements for Haiti, contact the Haitian Embassy at 2311 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel. Medical facilities outside the capital are almost always below U.S. standards. Life-threatening emergencies may require evacuation by air ambulance at the patient's expense.