Security Alert: Driving from Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Location: Driving from Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

Events: Rising number of violent armed robberies against U.S. citizens after departing the airport. The Embassy has procedures in place to detect surveillance and deter attacks on its employees.

Actions to Take:

  • Arrange to have your host or organization meet you at the airport upon arrival, or pre-arrange airport to hotel transfers.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Be judicious about providing your destination address in Haiti. Do not provide personal information to unauthorized individuals located in the immigration, customs, or other areas inside or near the airport.
  • Keep a low profile.
  • Do not display signs of wealth, such as jewelry or watches.
  • Do not resist a robbery attempt.

Assistance:

011-509-2229-8000

acspap@state.gov

  • State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444