Educational information only — not legal advice. Verify all details with official sources. Laws and conditions change frequently.
Travel Documents & ID
- ▸A Haitian passport or national ID (Carte d'Identification Nationale, CIN) is your primary identity document.
- ▸Apply for the CIN at the Office National d'Identification (ONI) with your birth certificate.
- ▸Birth certificates are issued by civil registry offices (bureau de l'état civil) in each commune.
- ▸If documents were lost, the ONI has a process for replacement using community records and witness testimony.
- ▸U.S. citizen children retain their U.S. passports — ensure their documents are secured before traveling.
Legal Resources
- ▸Bureau des Avocats Internationaux (BAI) provides legal assistance for human rights cases in Haiti.
- ▸Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) advocates for rule of law and can provide referrals.
- ▸UNHCR Haiti may provide protection orientation for those with international protection needs.
- ▸Haitian Bar Association (Barreau de Port-au-Prince) can refer to private attorneys.
- ▸Some international human rights organizations can advocate in cases involving mistreatment of deportees.
U.S. Embassy: Check the official U.S. Embassy website for Haiti for current hours, services, and appointment requirements. Do not travel to the embassy without a scheduled appointment. The U.S. Embassy can assist with emergency passports and limited emergency services for U.S. citizens.
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