Embassy of Haiti

What Embassy of Haiti does

The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington, D.C. is the official diplomatic mission representing the Haitian government in the United States. Headquartered at 2311 Massachusetts Avenue NW, the embassy operates with 11–50 staff across functional sections including Communication, Community Affairs, Culture and Education Affairs, Investment and Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, and the Consular Section. It is currently led by Ambassador Lionel Delatour, who presented credentials to U.S. President Donald J. Trump on June 11, 2025, succeeding Paul Altidor (2012–2025).

The embassy's core services are consular in nature: passport applications for adults ($125) and minors ($100), tourist visas (3-month and 6-month multiple entry at $200), diplomatic and official visas, authentication of U.S. and Haitian documents ($30–$50), power of attorney certification ($20–$35), certificate of identity ($40), birth certificate processing, and body repatriation assistance ($200). Consular services are delivered in-person Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with payment accepted only via certified or cashier's checks. The embassy also operates cultural programming (Passport DC, Embassy Chef Challenge, Francophone Festival), business diplomacy initiatives (featuring brands like David André, Kreyol Essence, Taharka Brothers, and La Colombe), and partnerships with the Association des Industries d'Haïti (ADIH) and Haiti's Centre de Facilitation des Investissements (CFI) to promote trade, culture, and investment.

The business model is government-funded diplomatic operation supplemented by transactional consular service fees. The embassy does not operate as a commercial entity; it is an extension of the Haitian state under the direction of the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Distribution is entirely direct/in-person at the Washington D.C. headquarters, with marketing and outreach conducted via the embassy website (haiti.org), Facebook, X, Instagram, and community/diplomatic events. Technology infrastructure is minimal — no proprietary systems, APIs, or digital platforms are identified in available sources.

Name

Embassy of Haiti

Legal name

Embassy of the Republic of Haiti

Website

https://haiti.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington, D.C. is the official diplomatic mission of Haiti to the United States, providing consular services (passports, visas, document authentication), diplomatic representation, cultural programming, and investment facilitation for the Haitian diaspora, U.S. travelers, and the Haitian-American community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diplomatic and Consular Services

akta.pro primary industry

Diplomatic Missions & Embassies (Bilateral Relations) (BPAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Consular services
• Passport application services
• Visa processing services
• Document authentication services
• Diplomatic mission services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consular Service Fees: The Embassy generates revenue through consular service fees charged for passports, visas, authentication of documents, power of attorney, birth certificates, and other official services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Embassy of Haiti delivers consular services to Haitian citizens in the U.S. and to international travelers, including adult and minor passport applications, tourist and diplomatic visas, authentication of U.S. and Haitian documents, power of attorney certification, birth certificate processing, and body repatriation assistance. It also advances Haitian cultural promotion and business diplomacy to strengthen bilateral relations between Haiti and the United States.

Product overview

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington, D.C. provides consular services as its primary offering, including passport processing, visa services (tourist, diplomatic, and official), document authentication for both U.S. and Haitian documents, power of attorney certification, birth certificate processing, and body repatriation assistance. The Embassy also operates cultural initiative programs including art exhibitions, cultural festivals, and community events to promote Haitian culture and heritage. The service portfolio is organized as a unified consular service platform with multiple specialized service categories rather than a commercial product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passport Application Service Processing of passport applications for Haitian adults ($125.00) and minors ($100.00), including renewals and new applications for Haitian citizens residing in the United States.
• Tourist Visa Service Issuance of tourist visas for travelers visiting Haiti, including 3-month single entry and 6-month multiple entry options ($200.00 for 6-month multiple entry).
• Diplomatic and Official Visas Visa services for diplomatic and official personnel traveling to Haiti on government business.
• Document Authentication Service Authentication and legalization of U.S. documents ($50.00) and Haitian documents ($30.00), plus declaration of loss services ($25.00).
• Power of Attorney Service Notarization and certification of power of attorney documents for business purposes ($20.00) and retirees ($35.00).
• Certificate of Identity Issuance of identity documentation ($40.00) for individuals requiring official identity verification.
• Birth Certificate Service Processing of birth declarations and transcription of birth certificates for Haitian nationals living in the United States.
• Body Repatriation Service Consular assistance for repatriation of deceased Haitian nationals, covering authentications and documentation (U.S. death certificates, coroner reports, funeral arrangements) for $200.00.
• Affidavit/Certificate of Celibacy Issuance of affidavits or certificates of celibacy ($75.00) for individuals requiring these specific consular documents.
• Cultural Initiatives Program Cultural programming including art exhibitions, music performances, film screenings, cultural festivals, and culinary events (e.g., Embassy Chef Challenge) to promote Haitian heritage and identity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ visitors participated in Passport DC 2025 cultural open house event

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association des Industries d'Haïti (ADIH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025The Haitian manufacturers association participated in the embassy reception supporting HOPE/HELP legislation renewal for the Haitian textile industry. ADIH represents Haitian industrial companies and advocates for policies supporting manufacturing sector growth.
• Taharka BrothersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2013Baltimore-based ice cream company that imports Haitian chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and cinnamon. Ambassador Altidor visited the company to strengthen business bonds between Haitian farmers and U.S. entrepreneurs, promoting fair trade and economic development.
• La Colombe Coffee RoastersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2012U.S. coffee roaster that imports Haitian coffee and has opened a school in Thiotte providing equipment loans and training courses for farmers on increasing yield and pricing.
• Centre de Facilitation des Investissements (CFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaiti's investment facilitation agency referenced on the embassy website as a resource for investors. CFI serves as the primary point of contact for foreign investors interested in Haiti.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean embassy in Washington, D.C. providing passports, visas, document authentication, and commercial promotion — closely comparable in service mix and diaspora-focused model.
• Embassy of the Bahamas: English-speaking Caribbean embassy in Washington, D.C. offering consular, visa, and trade-promotion services to a comparable diaspora population.
• Consulate General of Haiti (Miami / New York / Chicago): Other Haitian diplomatic missions in the U.S. providing the same consular and cultural services to different regional diaspora concentrations — direct operational comparables within the same sovereign network.
• Embassy of Barbados: Caribbean diplomatic mission offering nearly identical consular, cultural, and business diplomacy services to a similarly sized diaspora in the U.S.
• Embassy of the Dominican Republic: Shares Hispaniola with Haiti and operates an almost identical consular service portfolio in Washington, D.C.; comparable scale, customer profiles, and trade diplomacy remit.
• Embassy of Jamaica: Caribbean diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C. delivering consular services, visa processing, and cultural programming for Jamaican nationals — directly comparable operating model and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Embassy of Brazil: Major Latin American/Caribbean-region embassy in D.C. with significantly broader trade and investment promotion functions — comparable in diplomatic remit but at a much larger scale.
• Embassy of France: Established European embassy in D.C. with a mature consular service platform, multi-channel digital offering, and extensive cultural programming — benchmark for modernization.
• Embassy of Mexico: Larger, more institutionalized bilateral embassy in Washington, D.C. providing a much higher-volume consular and trade operation — useful as a benchmark for scale and modernization.
• Embassy of Colombia: Western Hemisphere embassy in Washington offering consular and business diplomacy services, with a much larger operational footprint and diaspora base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/embassyofhaiti
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmbassyofHaiti
• Instagraminstagram.com/embassyofhaiti.usa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embassy-of-haiti

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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