Moving To Haiti

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Customs Regulations for Haiti

Passport – copy, including photo page, most recent entry stamp
Visa – for all non-Haitian citizens
Certificate of Residence “Permis de Sejour” is only required if customer or employer has a tax free agreement with the Haitian government
Commercial invoice – notarized at Consulate at origin
Comprehensive inventory – original plus one copy

All shipments are subject to inspection through the lengthy clearance process.
The customer needs to be present at the destination during the clearance process.
Used household goods and personal effects are duty free.
Terms “misc” and “pbo” are not acceptable descriptions on inventory lists.

Sporting guns – written authorization obtained from Haiti Army Chief of Staff prior to importation
Alcohol – 1 quart of wine or spirits
Tobacco – 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars

Narcotics/illegal drugs
Pornography and subversive materials
Explosives, ammunitions and weapons

Dogs, cats and birds are allowed, however parrots and macaws are strictly prohibited.
Required documents

Certificate of vaccination – not more than 7 days prior to importation, rabies vaccine should be issued between 21 days but not more than 9 months prior to importation
Health certificate – not more than 7 days prior to importation

The clearance process is lengthy. Customers should consult with their destination agent and moving expert prior to consigning a vehicle.
Required documents

Certificate of Title and Registration – must be original
Commercial/Purchase Invoice – must be original

NOTE – Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.

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How International Sea & Air Shipping can help for moving to Haiti

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When do you need to move to Haiti?
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Do you plan to move to Haiti with family?

How Much Does it Cost to Move to Haiti?

Calculating the cost of a move to Haiti will help you plan your international move accordingly. The cost of moving is directly related to the amount of items being shipped and how much volume the shipment needs.

Schedule an appointment with our home inspector who will provide you with the most accurate estimate of cost for your move to Haiti. Call International Sea & Air Shipping today at 1 (866) 788-1090.

About Haiti

Haiti is a small island country in the Caribbean Sea. It occupies the western portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago and shares the island with the Dominican Republic. Other countries in the area include Cuba, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.

The mountainous country has a population of approximately nine million people and is the most populous full-member state of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). As it was formerly under French rule, French and Haitian Creole are both official languages of the country.

Haiti is a semi-presidential republic a multiparty system where the President of Haiti is head of state and elected directly through popular elections. The Prime Minister acts as head of government and is appointed by the President.

As a free market economy, Haiti enjoys tariff free access to US markets, exporting many of its produced goods. It enjoys advantages of low labor costs. Haiti is a major US trading partner other trading partners include Dominican Republic, Canada, Netherlands Antilles and China.

Moving to Haiti from the U.S.

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We offer a wide array of services to take care of all your international moving needs. Our moving experts can help you every step of the way during your international move from packing to customs clearance.