As of 2013, people who were born in Haiti but who later changed their nationality may obtain Haitian passports.

[2] The front cover is dark blue in colour and bears the Coat of arms of Haiti embossed in silver.

[6] At about this time, United States officials became aware of a 'passports for sale' racket carried out with the complicity of the Haitian government.

In return for a substantial loan from a Swiss bank, 100 genuine signed passports were made available for sale in Germany, reportedly for $3,000 each.

[9] As of 1 January 2017, Haitian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 50 countries and territories, ranking the Haitian passport 86th in terms of travel freedom (tied with Gabonese and Malagasy passports) according to the Henley visa restrictions index.