Incidents of armed violence and disruptions to ports and airports are widespread in Port-au-Prince. Barricades have been put up in many neighborhoods and normal traffic patterns are disrupted.

The suspension of operations at Port-au-Prince international airport has been extended through November 25.

The area around the airport remains unstable and outbreaks of violence near the airport could occur.

Due to the continued violence throughout the city and near the U.S. Embassy, embassy operations are limited until further notice. All appointments for visas and American Citizen Services are canceled. Please sign up for security alerts in the STEP program : mytravel.state.gov

If you are a U.S. citizen in Haiti whose flight has been cancelled, please call your airline’s customer service office for specific information and advice. Please be aware that at this time traveling to the airport in Port-au-Prince is not safe and the commercial airlines may not have agents at the airport to assist you until regular commercial travel starts back up.

The security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous. Travel within Haiti is conducted at your own risk. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety traveling to airports, borders, or during any onward travel. You should consider your personal security situation before traveling anywhere in Haiti. Only attempt to depart Haiti or travel within Haiti if you believe it is safe for you to do so.

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates : mytravel.state.gov

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