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Haiti

Exceptional history and culture, critical safety in 2026

Capital
Port-au-Prince
Currency
Haitian gourde (HTG); the US dollar is widely accepted
Flight from Cotonou
From Cotonou (varies)
Time difference
UTC−5 (EST), i.e. 6 hours behind Cameroon

Haiti is among the destinations a Beninese passport reaches without a visa. Exceptional history and culture, critical safety in 2026 Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Benin.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
up to 90 days
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
210 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
420 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

960 000 FCFA–1 620 000 FCFA

Flights from Cotonou (ASKY, Ethiopian, Air Côte d'Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨270 000 FCFA
🍽️72 000 FCFA
🚕48 000 FCFA
🎟️66 000 FCFA
Hostel
12 000 FCFA–30 000 FCFA
Mid-range
36 000 FCFA–72 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
78 000 FCFA–126 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
1 170 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

The Citadelle Laferrière (UNESCO)

The largest fortress in the Americas, perched at 900 m near Milot, about 27 km from Cap-Haïtien. The north is noticeably calmer than the capital.

2

The Sans-Souci Palace (UNESCO, Milot)

The ruins of King Henri Christophe's royal palace, in the same National History Park as the Citadelle.

3

The old town of Cap-Haïtien

Colonial architecture and a port-town atmosphere: the most realistic base for a stay, relatively peaceful.

4

Jacmel, town of artists (south)

Famous for its papier-mâché masks and its carnival. Access means crossing risky central areas: verify security beforehand.

5

Bassin Bleu (near Jacmel)

A series of turquoise pools fed by waterfalls where you can swim.

6

Labadee (north coast)

A private beach enclave near Cap-Haïtien, frequented by cruise ships: secured but isolated.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Cap-Haïtien (CAP), settling in and the old town

  2. D2

    Excursion to the Citadelle Laferrière (full day)

  3. D3

    Sans-Souci Palace and the Milot National History Park

  4. D4

    Cap-Haïtien: markets and cathedral

  5. D5

    Beach day at Labadee / the north coast

  6. D6

    Cormier and Plage Coco beaches, local cuisine

  7. D7

    Departure from Cap-Haïtien (CAP)

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Haïti

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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