"The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince reminds U.S. citizens that Haiti has the highest level of travel advisories (Level 4: Do Not Travel).

Due to the high levels of insecurity in Haiti, the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince in a note recommends its citizens "not travel" to Haiti and "U.S. citizens in Haiti should seriously consider to return to the United States.

In the note, the Embassy recalls that "continuing insecurity and growing fuel shortages are hampering the ability of American citizens to find transportation to and from the Embassy and airports nationwide."

The Embassy points out that the US government "has an extremely limited capacity to provide emergency services to US citizens" in Haiti and that in any event, it cannot provide transportation services.

She also points out that Haitian police "lack the resources to effectively respond to requests for assistance" and that U.S. citizens should carefully consider the risks of traveling to or staying in Haiti in "light of deteriorating conditions."

The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince provides emergency assistance at: +509-2229-8000 and non-emergency requests can be made by email: acspap@state.gov

If you still decide to go to Haiti :

• Visit the US Embassy Covid-19 web page https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/;

• Visit the CDC's Travel and Covid-19 web page https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html;

• Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks;

• Arrange airport transfers and hotels in advance, or ask your host to meet you on arrival;

• Do not provide personal information to unauthorized persons (i.e. persons who do not have official uniforms or credentials) in immigration areas, customs or other areas within or near an airport;

• If you are followed when leaving the airport, go immediately to the nearest police station;

• Travel in a vehicle to minimize walking in public;

• Travel in groups of at least two people;

• Always keep vehicle doors locked and windows closed when driving;

• Use caution and vigilance, especially when driving in markets and other congested traffic areas;.

• Do not physically resist any attempted robbery;

• Buy travel insurance and medical evacuation insurance in advance;

• Review travel information for high-risk areas;

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and help you find your way around an emergency https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html ;

• Follow the State Department on Facebook and Twitter;

• Review the Haiti Country Security Report https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/48bee788-0714-4b65-8523-1d59d967d4b6;

• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html

HL/ HaitiLibre