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Haiti Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter Haiti visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, though current security conditions mean the Government of Canada advises against all travel to Haiti.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
  • Return or onward ticket
  • No visa application or supporting documents required for entry itself
  • Proof of accommodation is not formally required but useful to carry
  • No biometrics collected on arrival
  • Travel health insurance: strongly recommended given limited healthcare infrastructure and current instability

Visa types

  • No visa is required for Canadian tourists or business visitors for stays up to 90 days
  • Longer-term stays, work, or residency require a separate permit application through Haiti's Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Emigration, arranged only after arrival or through a Haitian employer/sponsor

Entry conditions

  • Canadians are permitted a stay of up to 90 days without a visa for tourism or business
  • Paid employment is not permitted under this visa-free entry
  • On arrival at Toussaint Louverture International Airport (Port-au-Prince) or Cap-Haitien, present your passport for an entry stamp; note that due to ongoing security incidents, many commercial flights to Port-au-Prince have been suspended or restricted - check current airline operating status before booking
  • Extensions beyond 90 days can be requested at the immigration office in Port-au-Prince, though in current conditions this may be impractical

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee
  • No service fee
  • Total cost: none beyond standard airport taxes
  • Processing time: immediate at the port of entry
  • No express option applicable

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Check Global Affairs Canada's current travel advisory before planning any trip - Haiti has been under an "avoid all travel" advisory due to gang violence, kidnapping risk, and airport/road insecurity
  • Register with Global Affairs Canada if travel is unavoidable, and arrange private, vetted ground transport rather than relying on standard taxis
  • Common issues are less about visa denial and more about safe passage from the airport - confirm arrangements before departure
  • Extensions and any prolonged stay should be coordinated with the Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince given the volatile security situation

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.