Canadians, permanent residents and their immediate family members in Haiti
On March 3, 2024, the government of Haiti declared a state of emergency in Ouest Department, including in Port-au-Prince, in response to gang violence and the deteriorating security situation.
We urge Canadians, permanent residents and their family members to follow the travel advice for Haiti and make decisions with their safety in mind, based on the conditions on the ground.
If you intend to leave Haiti you should make sure you are prepared to travel when the situation allows it.
Get your documents
If you don’t have valid travel documents to travel to Canada, apply for your documents as soon as possible.
Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need a Canadian passport to travel to Canada.
Prepare a passport application
Make sure you prepare the right documents, forms and photos before you apply for a passport.
Follow the steps to renew or apply for a new passport(opens in a new tab) .
Submit a passport application
Once your documents are ready, book an appointment to renew your passport or to apply for a new one in person at the Embassy of Canada to Haiti, in Port-au-Prince. Make sure you include your proof of payment and your passport photos with your application.
Book an appointment to submit your passport application
How to get your Canadian passport if the embassy in Haiti is temporarily closed
The Embassy of Canada in Haiti, which provides consular services, is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. Services are being provided remotely.
Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance can contact Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa directly at any time.
The Government of Canada will continue to issue updates to Canadians in Haiti through travel advice and advisories to Canadians and through the Registration of Canadians Abroad service. All Canadians in Haiti should register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service.
Permanent residents of Canada
Permanent residents require a permanent resident card to travel to Canada. If you are outside of Canada and do not have a valid permanent resident card, you need to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
Due to the volatility of the situation, we advise you to call +509 3748-7272 to ensure the VAC is open before travelling to the centre.
Apply for a permanent resident travel document
Immediate family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents should apply for a travel document as soon as possible, if they don’t already have one.
Any family members who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will need either a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada.
Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada (opens in a new tab) .
If you need a visitor visa
You should apply online as soon as possible. You can continue to give your biometrics at the visa application centre (VAC) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Due to the volatility of the situation, we advise you to call +509 3748-7272 to ensure the VAC is open before travelling to the centre.
If you need an eTA
Some Haitian dual nationals may need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. You should apply as soon as possible. Find out if you need an eTA to travel to Canada.
Sign up to receive important information
Canadians in Haiti should sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) service to receive direct, important updates as the situation evolves. If you’ve already registered, you should review your information to ensure that it’s accurate and up to date.
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