Is the Haitian Visa Required to go to Labadee?

[ElCubi]

Hi everyone, 

 

I’m planning to take a cruise with Royal Caribbean. One of the stops is Labadee, Haiti. My wife is Colombian and Haiti request visa for Colombian citizens. But, an agency told us that she can go without any problem because Labadee is a private zone, so with the US Visa is enough. 
In the customer service of Royal they are not sure if she can go or not. 
 

Do you know something about it? 
Thanks!

[tjcruisers]

I'd say if Haiti says you need one (looked at their website for a tourist visa), then it would be in your best interest to get one, otherwise run the risk of not being allowed on the ship. Better to be safe then sorry. Royal probably won't find out until they submit the manifest

[Ryan79]

Probably not since it’s not like you will be able to leave the immediate secure port area. Lebadee is a private resort and not really a traditional port where you can explore the country and mingle with the locals. BUT, I would still get one just in case. All it takes is one person with a misunderstanding to ruin your day. 

[DoomSlayer]

On 10/23/2024 at 7:29 PM, ElCubi said:

Hi everyone, 

 

I’m planning to take a cruise with Royal Caribbean. One of the stops is Labadee, Haiti. My wife is Colombian and Haiti request visa for Colombian citizens. But, an agency told us that she can go without any problem because Labadee is a private zone, so with the US Visa is enough. 
In the customer service of Royal they are not sure if she can go or not. 
 

Do you know something about it? 
Thanks!

I would just call Royal and ask about what documents are required for your wife.  They will be the most authoritative source for your answer.  I would not necessarily rely on a third-party travel agent to know answers for specific and complex situational questions like this.

[TXcruzer]

4 hours ago, DoomSlayer said:

I would just call Royal and ask about what documents are required for your wife.  They will be the most authoritative source for your answer.  I would not necessarily rely on a third-party travel agent to know answers for specific and complex situational questions like this.

TBH, I would not rely on Royal Caribbean to have the right answer either.  These boards are full of people that have been screwed because the cruise line gave them errant information about customs and immigration concerns.

[Floski]

I don't recall ever needing it before.