Category 2 – High Risk: Entire country of Haiti

The risk ratings above are in accordance with the UT Restricted Regions List. If you are traveling to this location, please refer to the guidelines for Requesting Travel Authorization to Restricted Regions.

Before beginning the request process, we encourage you to visit the following websites to gain a better understanding of the risks associated with travel to this country:

• International SOS (UT Member ID: 11BSGC000037)
• U.S. Department of State Country Specific Page
• Embassy in Port-au-Prince

IMPORTANT: Haiti is not covered by UT’s International SOS policy. Travelers must contact UT System Office of Risk Management to ensure that adequate emergency assistance coverage is available. http://www.utsystem.edu/orm/

Links to International News Sources

BBC - Haiti Country Profile
Reuters - World
CNN - Haiti
NPR - Latin America
NY Times - Haiti
The Washington Post - Central America & Caribbean
The Huffington Post - Haiti
MSNBC - Haiti
The Economist - Americas

Links to Local/National News Sources

Haitian Times - Haiti
Le Matin
Le Nouvelliste
Haiti Progres

The well-being of UT students, faculty, and staff is the primary concern of the UT-Austin International Oversight Committee. We realize that some areas of the world present heightened health, safety, and security risks, and so the resources above are provided to help UT travelers make informed decisions regarding their international travel.