Canada's response to the crisis in Haiti
On March 3, 2024, the government of Haiti declared a state of emergency in Ouest Department, including Port-au-Prince, in response to gang violence and the deteriorating security situation. A nighttime curfew is in place, and the border with the Dominican Republic is closed.
Measures for Haitian nationals, passport holders and family members in Canada
If you’re a Haitian national, a Haitian passport holder, or the family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who left Haiti, find out if you’re eligible for temporary measures.
Key information for Canadians
Emergency contact information for Canadians
Canada is aware that the situation could be challenging and remains committed to provide consular assistance and support. Canadians remaining in Haiti who require emergency consular assistance should contact Global Affairs Canada's 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre directly and/or the Embassy of Canada to Haiti, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, whichever channel of communication is easier to access.
At any time, the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa can be reached at:
- Telephone: +1-613‑996‑8885 (collect calls are accepted where available)
- Email: sos@international.gc.ca
- SMS: +1-613-686-3658
- WhatsApp: +1-613-909-8881
- Signal: +1-613-909-8087
- via Telegram at Canada Emergency Abroad
The Embassy of Canada to Haiti, in Port-au-Prince, can be reached at + 011 (509) 2-812-9000 or by e-mail at prncecs@international.gc.ca.
We strongly encourage Canadians in Haiti to sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service.
Please note that Global Affairs Canada does not deal with and will not reply to questions on Canadian visas or immigrating to Canada. Those enquiries must be addressed to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Travel advice and advisories - Haiti
Travel advice, passport and entry requirements, health and safety information, and more.
Political situation
Canada remains concerned about the humanitarian and security situation in Haiti and calls on all parties to work towards a return to stability. Canada welcomes the new Transitional Presidential Council and reiterates the importance of an effective transitional government that can ensure good governance, and work with the support of the international community, including Canada, to restore security and the rule of law, and ensure free and democratic elections as soon as possible.
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