Moving to Haiti

Country Guide

Country Guide: Haiti

Due to the current coronavirus/COVID-19 situation and restrictions in various countries, the below information may not be accurate. This pandemic is a fluid situation. Check with authorities for local laws and restrictions concerning movements.

Updated: November 18, 2016

 
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

  • Passport
  • Original bill of lading (OBL) / airway bill (AWB)
  • Packing list in English or French
  • Listing of imported items with estimated value
  • Document acknowledging diplomat status / passport / Carte du Protocole from the Ministry of Foreign
  • Affairs (diplomats)
  • Correspondence from the Haitian Consulate certifying that the consignee is a returning citizen
  • Copy of Haitian ID (Matricule Fiscale) (returning citizen)

Specific Information

  • Shipments for diplomats and returning citizens are exempt from taxes.
  • Duties generally apply to non – citizens entering Haiti for purposes of employment, especially if there are new items contained in the shipment.
 
Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • Original title
  • Original purchase invoice
  • Original bill of lading

Specific Information

  • Most terminals require an approximate USD 300.00 deposit for all used vehicles transiting through their facility.
 
Pets

Documents Required

  • Vaccination record
  • Veterinary health certificate

Specific Information

  • The veterinary health certificate must not be issued more than 7 days prior to arrival.
  • Dogs older than 3 months require an additional rabies vaccination certificate more than 21 days prior to arrival but not more than 11 months.
  • Parrots and macaws cannot be imported.
 
Restricted/Dutiable Items
  • Wood (phytosanitary certificate is required)
  • Meat (phytosanitary certificate is required)
  • Chemicals (phytosanitary certificate is required)
  • Medicines (phytosanitary certificate is required)
  • Sporting firearms (permit from a consul of Haiti is required)
 
Prohibited Items
  • Firearms (other than sporting guns)
 
Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 
Cultural and Other Information

CIA World Factbook Entry for Haiti

Wikipedia Entry for Haiti