Power supply in Haiti
Passport & Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required to enter and travel into Haiti.
Citizens of Cuba must apply for an entry visa.
Citizens of the Dominican Republic, of Colombia and of Panama do not require a visa if they hold a valid passport issued by the governments of: Haiti, the USA, Canada, or of countries abiding to the Schengen Agreement.
Citizens from other countries do not require a visa for travel during 90 days or less.
110 V, 60 cycles, American standard sockets.
Travel just like the locals! Hopping on public transportation is a great way to see for yourself the buzz of daily life in Haiti.
A trip aboard Haiti’s famous, colorful tap-taps will prove fascinating!
Visitors can also opt for car rentals or taxis.
Several international companies hold rental offices in Haiti.
Booking a car rental or a taxi can be done in person or via a travel agency.
Local travel agents can also arrange for the rental of cars, minibuses with drivers and guides, for airport transfers and excursions. [~]
[The national currency is the Gourde (ISO Code : HTG) .
The U.S. dollar is accepted everywhere.
Currency exchange services are available in many banks and hotels.
press time rate the exchange rate is about 1.00 USD to HTG 42.50.
Public transportation
Currency
Travelers info
Internet access
Credit Cards
Major hotels offer Wi- Fi access in rooms and in public areas.
Cybercafes and hot spots can be found almost everyhwere.
Hotel managers can refer you to an index of private doctors who answer medical and emergency calls
Air ambulance services may be required if a patient requires care that cannot be provided in a given setting.
Pharmacies are readily available.
Haiti’s country code is 509.
Local phone numbers are made of 8 digits. The first digit indicates if the number pertains to a landline (2) or to a mobile phone (3) and (4).
Mobile Phone Provides have service counters at the airport.
Telephone services
Medical Care
Air Travel
Many local airlines offer regluar flights for up to 19 passengers bound to : Cap-haïtien, Jérémie, Les Cayes and Port-de-Paix.
Air taxi, planes and helicopters can also be chartered for flights to other destinations.
Banking services
Local and international banks are widely present in urban settings.
THe number of ATM machines is limited.
Visa, MasterCard and Amercian Express are accepted by most businesses catering to tourists.
Cash withdrawals are possible in given banks and ATM.