On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the United States government's June 4th decree restricting entry into its territory for foreign nationals from 12 countries, including Haiti https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45056-haiti-flash-trump-bans-haitians-from-entering-the-usa.html .

"This decision comes at a time when the Haitian government is striving, with the support of its international partners, to combat insecurity and strengthen border security." The Chancellery's note emphasizes:

"While taking into account the immigration policy measures adopted in the exercise of the sovereign rights of a foreign government, the Ministry draws attention to the danger posed by armed gangs, recently designated terrorist groups, to Haiti's relations with other countries...

The Chancellery is aware of the consequences of this decision on Haitian families both inside and outside the country and is committed to working towards rapid solutions. It notes that this measure takes effect on June 9, 2025, and prohibits entry to the United States for Haitian nationals, with certain exceptions such as :

1. Lawful permanent residents of the United States;

2. Holders of valid visas issued before the effective date of the decision;

3. Diplomats and representatives of international organizations;

4. Specific humanitarian cases, including children adopted by American citizens."

For more details, download the full text of the decree (English PDF) : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/proclamation-trump-04-06-2025.pdf

In light of the "Los Angeles Declaration for Regular, Safe, and Orderly Migration" adopted at the 9th Summit of the Americas held in the United States of America in June 2022, the Chancellery intends to continue dialogue and cooperation with the U.S. Government on security and migration policy.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45056-haiti-flash-trump-bans-haitians-from-entering-the-usa.html

HL/ HaitiLibre