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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Haiti.
in US Dollar (USD)
Change cash in local currency
Local currency / ISO Code
Gourde HTG
Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.
Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.
Change of US dollars everywhere possible; other foreign currencies are accepted only in some banks.
Time difference with Switzerland
- 6 h / - 7 h during our summer time
National language
Official language
French
Capital
Port-au-Prince
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Voltage
110 volt / adapter required
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket.
The tourists cards given with the entry are essential to leave the country.
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Centre consulaire régional Saint-Domingue
Ambassade de Suisse en République Dominicaine
Santo Domingo, Avenida Jiménez Moya 71, intersection Churchill et D. Arias, 2ème étage
Tel. : +1 809 533 37 81 / +1 809 534 69 44
Opening hours
Banks
8.30 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.30 - 13.00 h (Sat)
Banks often closed for several days (political instability)
Stores
8.00 - 12.00 h and 13.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 12.00 h (Sat)
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Minimum risk of malaria.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Other information
This country is in an active earthquake zone.
Security
Leisure travel not advised at present due to significant increase in crime and difficult economic situation.
Infrastructures for tourism virtually non-existent.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
Find out more about TravelWhile every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.
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