Travel from Trinidad and Tobago to Haiti is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Trinidad and Tobago citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can travel to Haiti without a visa for stays of up to 3 months.
Generic country-level guidance for Haiti. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Haiti. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to Haiti. Stays of up to 3 months are permitted under the visa-waiver agreement.
If you qualify as a CARICOM Skilled National under one of the 15 approved categories, you can enter for an initial 6-month period with the right to work, with the stay becoming indefinite once immigration verifies your Certificate of Recognition of Caribbean Community Skills Qualification. The 15 categories are: University Graduates, Artistes, Musicians, Media Workers, Sportspersons, Nurses, Teachers, Artisans (CVQ Level II+), Holders of Associate Degrees, Domestic Workers, Agricultural Workers, Beauty Service Practitioners, Barbers, Private Security Officers, Aviation Personnel. If you hold a Skills Certificate, carry it (and any supporting qualification documents). Apply for the certificate in advance through the relevant ministry in your destination state if you don't have one yet.
This page covers the generic case for any Trinidad and Tobago citizen. Sign in (free) to factor in your specific passport expiry, vaccinations, previous visas held, and connecting flights — and get the same analysis for your exact itinerary.
Sign in (free) to personalize →Your TT CARICOM citizenship gives you up to 6 months of visitor entry to other CARICOM Member States without a visa. Bring a return/onward ticket (most non-BBC4 destinations require it) and a passport valid for the duration of your stay. To stay longer or work, see the Skilled National option above.
CARICOM free movement is your legal right, but airline check-in is the common failure point — agents are trained on standard visa rules, not regional treaties. Carry your CARICOM citizenship documentation and a printout (or open this Travel Brief on your phone) referencing the specific article — Article 45 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas for the general right of free movement, Article 46 for the Skilled National right, or the 2025-10-01 Enhanced Cooperation declaration for BBC4-internal travel.
You're travelling to Haiti (HT). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Haiti: Level 4 — Do Not Travel (as of 2026-04-16). This is the State Department's highest advisory. Consular help may be limited or unavailable; review the country page and confirm your insurance covers the situation before committing. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
Your itinerary touches Haiti (HT), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at PAP (Haiti (HT)): hot. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 34°C, moderate rainfall (~140mm for the month). Plan for high temperatures — daytime highs around 34°C. Light clothing, sun protection, and hydration are worth packing in.