On 14 August 2021, an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 occurred near Saint-Louis-du-Sud, Haiti. There is infrastructure damage and hundreds of deaths. Aftershocks could occur and essential services may be disrupted. If you are in the affected area, follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor local media for updates on the situation. If you are in need of consular assistance, please contact +61 2 6261 3305 for 24/7 support.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Haiti due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.