Haiti: U.S. Embassy Warns of Heavy Gunfire Near Embassy in Tabarre

November 8, 2026 — The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince issued a security alert on Saturday, November 7, about ongoing security operations near the embassy in Tabarre, with heavy gunfire reported in the area. Haiti remains under the State Department’s highest advisory, Level 4: Do Not Travel.

What the embassy said

Issued by: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, November 7, 2026.
Location: The vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Tabarre, in the Port-au-Prince area.
Event: Ongoing security operations. The alert said: “Heavy gunfire is reported in the area.”
Actions advised: Avoid the area and monitor local media for updates.
Embassy services: The alert did not announce any change to embassy operations.
Airports: The alert did not mention the status of Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) or Cap-Haïtien (CAP). How long the operations will last was not stated (TBA).

Advisory level

The U.S. State Department advisory for Haiti is Level 4: Do Not Travel, citing crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest and limited health care. This alert does not change the level; it flags new violence near the embassy.

What it means for airline travelers

The U.S. government advises against all travel to Haiti. Pass travel to Port-au-Prince is not a good idea right now.
If you must go, do not rely on standby. Flights can be cancelled at short notice during unrest and seats out can disappear, leaving you stranded.
Stay away from Tabarre and the area around the U.S. Embassy until the operations end.
U.S. citizens in Haiti should enroll in STEP (step.state.gov). Canadians should register with Registration of Canadians Abroad.
Embassy contacts: +509-2229-8000 or acspap@state.gov. From the U.S. or Canada, State Department Consular Affairs can be reached at +1-888-407-4747 (+1-202-501-4444 from elsewhere).
Check your travel insurance: many policies limit coverage in destinations under a Level 4 advisory.